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23 BUT

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,400 mi
Last recorded134,400 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 BUT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,396 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,362 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 134,360 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 134,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 131,120 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 123,732 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 123,732 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 116,255 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 116,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 108,048 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 108,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 101,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 91,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 80,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,661 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 65,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 55,537 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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23 BUT is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 108,330 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 23 BUT, 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 26 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 23 BUT registered?

23 BUT is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is 23 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 BUT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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