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EK02 XEV

2002 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,118 mi
Last recorded64,118 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 728117,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 XEV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 64,118 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 64,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,992 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 55,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 52,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,087 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 48,087 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 43,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,456 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 38,456 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (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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EK02 XEV is a 2002 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 117,575 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 EK02 XEV, 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 24 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK02 XEV registered?

EK02 XEV is a 2002 BMW 728, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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