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DEZ 4196

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 4196
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel has badly damaged bead rim

offside front tyre slightly worn outre edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel badly damaged close to bead rin

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,840 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,427 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 73,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake will require adjustment soon

Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,427 miles

handbrake will require adjustment soon

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,488 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,423 miles

BONNET CABLE ? REV LIGHT ? O/S/F 1 WASHER JET ?

Pass 31 Jan 2006 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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DEZ 4196 is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DEZ 4196, 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 DEZ 4196 registered?

DEZ 4196 is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is DEZ 4196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 4196 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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