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J600 RAM

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 RAM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 74,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 71,200 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 67,159 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 64,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,458 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 59,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 57,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 55,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,919 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 53,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,422 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 52,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 52,539 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,611 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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J600 RAM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J600 RAM, 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 J600 RAM registered?

J600 RAM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is J600 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 RAM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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