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J18 LHS

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,105 mi
Last recorded153,105 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 LHS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 153,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,332 miles

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

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

offside front tyre punctured

Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corossion around fuel tank filler neck

o/s rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,316 miles

petrol tank corroded..all metal brake pipes corroded..nsf abs sensor rubbing against brake hose

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 94,815 miles

o/s exhaust heatshield loose..tank corroded around filler neck..nsf abs wire rubbing against brake hose..routed wrong

Fail 5 May 2010 94,814 miles

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)

o/s exhaust heatshield loose..tank corroded around filler neck..nsf abs wire rubbing against brake hose..routed wrong

Pass 7 May 2009 91,257 miles

both o/s tyres have slight damage to inner walls fuel tank corroding around filler neck osf washer jet blocked nsf wheel abs wire wrong side of flexible hose

Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,968 miles

waterpump/bearings noisy front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,196 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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J18 LHS is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J18 LHS, 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 J18 LHS registered?

J18 LHS is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is J18 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 LHS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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