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S300 TAL

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,481 mi
Last recorded163,481 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 TAL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 163,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 163,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 162,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2017

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 151,834 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 144,861 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLEASE NOTE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP NOW DOES NOT ILLUMINATE TO INDICATE SYSTEM WORKING

fuel tank corroded and has fuel leak stains but no leaks at time of test

no headlamp washers or cleaning device fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2014 144,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank corroded and has fuel leak stains but no leaks at time of test

no headlamp washers or cleaning device fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 141,029 miles

Airbag light showing on cluster

Brake pipes showing minor signs of corrosion

Corrosion on fuel tank

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 141,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 136,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 131,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 131,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 127,955 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 127,932 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 127,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 119,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S300 TAL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S300 TAL, 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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S300 TAL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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