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J5 RBK

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,303 mi
Last recorded163,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 RBK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 163,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no Image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 154,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 152,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019
Pass 16 Jul 2018 144,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017
Pass 20 Jul 2016
Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,901 miles

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

slight play in the nearside steering drop arm bush

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,927 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 114,927 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 107,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 99,008 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 99,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,267 miles

nearside number plate lamp unit loose

Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,299 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 74,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,248 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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J5 RBK is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J5 RBK, 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 J5 RBK registered?

J5 RBK is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is J5 RBK safe to buy?

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