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V268 FMO

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 FMO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016
Fail 29 Jul 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F MARKED.. (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2015
Fail 19 Jun 2015

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013
Fail 18 Dec 2013

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2013

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

PETROL TANK IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 17 Oct 2012

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

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

PETROL TANK IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 1 Aug 2011

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 93,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 93,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 86,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,983 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre in poor condition and nailed

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

unable to read milage due to dashbord fault

Pass 12 Apr 2006

nearside front tyre in poor condition and nailed

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

unable to read milage due to dashbord fault

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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V268 FMO is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V268 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 V268 FMO registered?

V268 FMO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V268 FMO safe to buy?

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