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E3 BXL

2000 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,911 mi
Last recorded135,911 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BXL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 135,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 118,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel hose leaking Filler pipe into tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,155 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 117,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 92,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 89,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,929 miles

PLAY IN BOTH REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARMS,THE JOINTS WITH HUB.O/S JUST PASSING

Fail 12 Oct 2009 86,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY IN BOTH REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARMS,THE JOINTS WITH HUB.O/S JUST PASSING

Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,199 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 79,937 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,937 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,369 miles

SOME PLAY IN N/S/R LOWER OUTER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Pass 1 Jul 2005 71,174 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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E3 BXL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E3 BXL, 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 E3 BXL registered?

E3 BXL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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