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RX02 UXT

2002 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,799 mi
Last recorded168,799 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 728117,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 168,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 168,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broke (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split x2 (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 165,764 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank corroded around filler neck pipe

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen slightly marked drivers view

Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 145,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 145,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 129,206 miles

front wipers smearing

osf and ns front tyres worn on outer edge

play in ns rack end

Fail 22 Aug 2013 129,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smearing

osf and ns front tyres worn on outer edge

play in ns rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,575 miles

airbag light on

Fail 12 Jul 2012 117,571 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,408 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

all brake pipes pitted in places

small stone chips in windscreen

wipers poor

Fail 16 Jun 2011 108,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

all brake pipes pitted in places

front & rear suspension sill may have play in things due to amount of play items already can not check properly. will need to recheck other parts when faulty ones replaced

small stone chips in windscreen

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2010 99,246 miles

all pads look low inner more

both rear upper arm outer ball jionts play

nearside steering pivit arm slight play in bush

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn outer edge offside more

both offside tyres side wall damage

both rear upper rear suspension arms play in outer ball jionts

offside rear tyre worn more in middle

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,313 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 16,710 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning light on !

brake pad warning light on !

Pass 6 May 2006 58,695 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 UXT is a 2002 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXT, 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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RX02 UXT is a 2002 BMW 728, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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