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B4 BUU

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,532 mi
Last recorded156,532 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BUU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 156,532 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 153,961 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 145,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018
Pass 5 Jul 2017
Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 118,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,523 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,670 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,097 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 85,089 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 666,688 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 66,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,492 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 49,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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B4 BUU is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B4 BUU, 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 B4 BUU registered?

B4 BUU is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is B4 BUU safe to buy?

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