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K99 APL

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,927 mi
Last recorded120,927 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 APL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 120,927 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2008
Pass 17 Mar 2008 117,265 miles

brake warning light on

chips in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2007
Fail 11 May 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on (covered by tape)

chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2006

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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K99 APL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 114,121 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 K99 APL, 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 28 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K99 APL?

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What year was K99 APL registered?

K99 APL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K99 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K99 APL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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