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J77 YSP

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,248 mi
Last recorded67,248 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 YSP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,248 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 67,248 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 65,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 64,973 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking At tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper loose. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked. (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Both side front lower arms inc ball joint worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff oil seepage.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexiable (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,588 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

o/s/r exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,490 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,053 miles

signs of fuel leak from filler hose

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 33,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,455 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J77 YSP is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J77 YSP, 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 J77 YSP registered?

J77 YSP is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is J77 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 YSP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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