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V203 FMO

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,003 mi
Last recorded146,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 FMO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 146,003 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 146,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,179 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 138,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 118,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 118,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 101,634 miles

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

both rear tyres right on 1'6 mm

Pass 4 Jan 2006 78,885 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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V203 FMO is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V203 FMO, 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 V203 FMO registered?

V203 FMO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V203 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V203 FMO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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