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EHL 4N

2000 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,998 mi
Last recorded214,998 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHL 4N
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 214,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 214,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 213,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 212,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 210,255 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 210,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 208,473 miles

water leak

Fail 10 Dec 2019

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

water leak

Pass 17 Nov 2018 204,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 200,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 200,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 192,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 192,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 187,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 185,280 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 185,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 178,543 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 172,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 163,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 157,923 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 145,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 130,978 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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EHL 4N is a 2000 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EHL 4N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHL 4N registered?

EHL 4N is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is EHL 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHL 4N shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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