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P16 BJM

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,843 mi
Last recorded124,843 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 BJM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,843 miles

Front suspension turrets have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2011 121,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 115,629 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear on center track rod. front anti rollbar links creek.

Pass 12 May 2009 110,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 103,827 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 103,827 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 4 May 2007 87,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 87,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 74,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 74,700 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P16 BJM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P16 BJM, 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 P16 BJM registered?

P16 BJM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is P16 BJM safe to buy?

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