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BSZ 1068

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

187,718 mi
Last recorded187,718 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 1068
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 187,718 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 185,827 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 185,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 183,382 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 183,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 179,139 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 179,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking and seat belt area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking and seat belt point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 171,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR FRONT SECTIONS (1.1.11 (c))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OFFSIDE INNER SILL AT REAR

Pass 19 Nov 2020 167,519 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside front idler arm

Fail 16 Nov 2020 167,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside front idler arm

Pass 22 Jan 2019 167,049 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 167,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 166,378 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 166,376 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 164,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 162,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 156,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 149,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 143,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 136,287 miles

ns and os front radius arms bushes worn

Fail 3 May 2012 136,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ns and os front radius arms bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2011
Fail 3 May 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 121,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 May 2010 121,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 116,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 11 Apr 2008 108,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 101,308 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 101,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 97,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2004 82,605 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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BSZ 1068 is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BSZ 1068, 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 BSZ 1068 registered?

BSZ 1068 is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is BSZ 1068 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 1068 shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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