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B7 HJB

1999 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 HJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 107,494 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing MIRROR GLASS MISSING (3.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,866 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 99,395 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,341 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,003 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015
Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,183 miles

o/s/r cv boot split

Fail 15 Jun 2012 69,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r cv boot split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,328 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,326 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,064 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,027 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear suspension arms joints upper and lower on the osr of the car both have slight play in the joints

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,008 miles

front wiper blades are smearing slightly ok at time of test .

o/s mirror glass is distorted. ok at time of test recomend replacement.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,234 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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B7 HJB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 HJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B7 HJB registered?

B7 HJB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is B7 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 HJB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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