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K19 LEF

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,250 mi
Last recorded161,250 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 LEF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 161,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 160,250 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 159,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 156,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 153,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 151,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 140,557 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,014 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower back (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 136,005 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear upper back (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 129,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,309 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 122,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,333 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,216 miles

o/s/r trye pressure low

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2007

Oil leak

unable to read mileage

Pass 25 May 2006 46,977 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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K19 LEF is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K19 LEF, 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 K19 LEF registered?

K19 LEF is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K19 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K19 LEF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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