1999 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · T878 AFR
1999 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 05/03/1999. Recorded mileage 197,013 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2793cc
T878 AFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2024
- 197,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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T878 AFR Mileage History
- 13/06/202285,199 mi
- 22/11/2023191,048 mi+105,849 mi
- 13/12/2023191,060 mi+12 mi
- 21/12/2024197,013 mi+5,953 mi
Average of roughly 44,299 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
T878 AFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 728 (T878 AFR) between June 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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