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R14 DSS

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 DSS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018
Fail 10 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low head light adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door mirror cover dangerous sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam head light adjuster missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017

Offside door mirror housing damaged sharp edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside door mirror housing damaged sharp edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 120,955 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 117,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 117,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 110,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 107,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,578 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 100,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 94,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,301 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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R14 DSS is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R14 DSS, 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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R14 DSS is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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