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G4 BSC

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 BSC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 145,139 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 145,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,149 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 146,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,139 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 146,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 141,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 141,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of screen wash (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,269 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 131,255 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 122,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 122,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play main steering bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 114,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,672 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 113,602 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 11,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 109,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 107,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 99,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 91,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 83,754 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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G4 BSC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G4 BSC, 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.

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What year was G4 BSC registered?

G4 BSC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is G4 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 BSC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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