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F3 CRY

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,690 mi
Last recorded169,690 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 CRY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 169,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 160,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 158,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,616 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 157,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose type joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 brake discs rusty

Pass 24 May 2022 156,840 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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F3 CRY is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F3 CRY, 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 F3 CRY registered?

F3 CRY is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is F3 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 CRY shows 6 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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