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J70 CXB

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,322 mi
Last recorded167,322 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CXB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 167,322 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS - UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT OUTER SILLS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 167,258 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both standard halogen headlamps converted to HID with aftermarket kit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm- TCA (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS - UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT OUTER SILLS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 161,070 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2024 161,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tyre worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 150,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible headlamps converted from halogen to HID or LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre worn bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tyre worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,550 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 132,102 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding + both rear

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Jan 2019 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated it has two and both ball joints covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,863 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jan 2018 117,852 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 112,050 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint covers deteriorated

Both front lower rear arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play

Offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 96,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,415 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,286 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 67,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyers cracked on sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,625 miles

both rear tyers cracked on sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,056 miles

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

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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J70 CXB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J70 CXB, 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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J70 CXB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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