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M700 ALO

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,565 mi
Last recorded180,565 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 ALO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 180,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 171,522 miles

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

aftermarket HID kit fitted

all four tyres are worn on the inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 171,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

aftermarket HID kit fitted

all four tyres are worn on the inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 162,028 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 162,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 153,844 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 153,844 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 152,941 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 152,916 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 148,893 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 135,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 78,791 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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M700 ALO is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M700 ALO, 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

How do I check the history of M700 ALO?

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What year was M700 ALO registered?

M700 ALO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is M700 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 ALO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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