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PLR 33D

1999 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,773 mi
Last recorded127,773 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLR 33D
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills slight corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 126,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 125,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen nearside

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,037 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre wearing inner + outer edge + small cracks outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 105,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,232 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,512 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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PLR 33D is a 1999 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PLR 33D, 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 PLR 33D registered?

PLR 33D is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is PLR 33D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLR 33D shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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