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L88 JEC

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,093 mi
Last recorded172,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 JEC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 172,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 158,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 163,685 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 163,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 150,359 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 153,892 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2010 149,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 142,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 137,704 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses close to touching anti roll link arms on full lock

o/s and n/s rear suspension arms at top outer balljoints slight play

slight corrosion to o/s n/s front jacking points

Pass 27 Jul 2007 129,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 115,553 miles

slight play in n/s idler arm bush

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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L88 JEC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L88 JEC, 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 L88 JEC registered?

L88 JEC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is L88 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 JEC shows 12 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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