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P55 SEF

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,888 mi
Last recorded138,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 SEF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 138,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 134,055 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 129,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres wearing to edges

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,346 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 56,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 56,077 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,923 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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P55 SEF is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P55 SEF, 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 P55 SEF registered?

P55 SEF is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is P55 SEF safe to buy?

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