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L77 JJS

1999 BMW 728

Silver Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 JJS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise near side rear tyrer slit in tread

Fail 3 Sep 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise near side rear tyrer slit in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012
Pass 21 Feb 2011 179,313 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 179,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009
Pass 25 Mar 2009 126,382 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 105,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,014 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008
Fail 19 Feb 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,473 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 47,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,982 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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L77 JJS is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L77 JJS, 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 L77 JJS registered?

L77 JJS is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is L77 JJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 JJS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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