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E20 GRS

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,079 mi
Last recorded118,079 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 GRS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 118,079 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 109,615 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 109,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 101,439 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,857 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear discs rusty

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2009 85,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear discs rusty

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,995 miles

handbrake travel noted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,864 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 68,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E20 GRS is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E20 GRS, 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 E20 GRS registered?

E20 GRS is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is E20 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 GRS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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