1999 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · T538 BSO
1999 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 69,702 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T538 BSO Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 69,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T538 BSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 728 (T538 BSO) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
T538 BSO Mileage History
- 21/03/200622,675 mi
- 19/03/200726,498 mi+3,823 mi
- 21/03/200726,519 mi+21 mi
- 17/03/200832,214 mi+5,695 mi
- 17/02/200936,644 mi+4,430 mi
- 25/02/201039,791 mi+3,147 mi
- 22/02/201143,846 mi+4,055 mi
- 23/02/201143,846 mi
- 27/02/201246,132 mi+2,286 mi
- 07/03/201348,491 mi+2,359 mi
- 29/03/201348,493 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/201450,360 mi+1,867 mi
- 02/03/201552,135 mi+1,775 mi
- 04/03/201552,135 mi
- 15/03/201653,932 mi+1,797 mi
- 05/04/201653,932 mi
- 12/04/201755,687 mi+1,755 mi
- 16/05/201755,690 mi+3 mi
- 26/11/201860,053 mi+4,363 mi
- 05/12/201961,941 mi+1,888 mi
- 09/12/201961,943 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/202063,495 mi+1,552 mi
- 01/12/202164,528 mi+1,033 mi
- 03/12/202164,530 mi+2 mi
- 08/12/202266,095 mi+1,565 mi
- 04/12/202367,526 mi+1,431 mi
- 05/12/202468,439 mi+913 mi
- 18/11/202569,272 mi+833 mi
- 19/11/202569,274 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/202669,702 mi+428 mi
Average of roughly 2,306 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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