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JFN 4V

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,560 mi
Last recorded142,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 4V
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 142,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 128,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,225 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 113,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring lower mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 113,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 112,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,077 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,710 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,677 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

Parking brake effort low on off side

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,454 miles

Parking brake travel close to maximum

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Off side parking brake effort low

Parking brake travel close to maximum

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,997 miles

Parking brake travel on maximum

Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 V (4.1.D.1b)

Near side rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Parking brake travel on maximum

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,583 miles

Parking brake effort low on off side

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,891 miles

Parking brake effort low on off side

Rear tyres begining to crack on sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,844 miles

Intermittant airbag fault

Slight play in nearside rear top ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,560 miles

Air bag lamp on

Off side parkng brake effort low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,559 miles

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

Air bag lamp on

Off side parkng brake effort low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,440 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Parking brake effort low on off side

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,337 miles

Front brake pads worn very close to limit for MOT

Parking brake travel on maximum

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,440 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,976 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 87,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 79,117 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Evidence of wear on all brake disc's

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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JFN 4V is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFN 4V, 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 JFN 4V registered?

JFN 4V is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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