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RX02 UOW

2002 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 728117,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UOW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,052 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

tape on dashboard

Fail 15 Aug 2015 90,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

tape on dashboard

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,163 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edge

tape covering dash board

Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,435 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 9 Aug 2013 85,398 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,520 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 82,450 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,721 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 76,442 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,810 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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RX02 UOW is a 2002 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 117,575 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 RX02 UOW, 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 24 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX02 UOW registered?

RX02 UOW is a 2002 BMW 728, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is RX02 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UOW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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