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FIL 7522

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,393 mi
Last recorded167,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7522
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 167,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 152,946 miles

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

brake fluid level

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel lines corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 152,946 miles

brake fluid level

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel lines corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 137,083 miles

Back box heatshield insecure

Front grill slightly insecure

Fuel pipes corroded

Inner front discs slightly pitted

Larger tyres fitted to rear

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 137,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Back box heatshield insecure

Front grill slightly insecure

Fuel pipes corroded

Inner front discs slightly pitted

Larger tyres fitted to rear

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 122,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower covers fitted concealing components

Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,123 miles

engine cover fitted

minor slice in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r exhaust mount snapped

o/s/r tyre slices on inner edge

slight free play in both front lower ball joints

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2009 104,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

minor slice in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r exhaust mount snapped

o/s/r tyre slices on inner edge

slight free play in both front lower ball joints

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2008 88,366 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 88,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,242 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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FIL 7522 is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FIL 7522, 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 FIL 7522 registered?

FIL 7522 is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is FIL 7522 safe to buy?

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