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V744 HUY

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,367 mi
Last recorded127,367 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 HUY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 127,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear and middle exhaust rusty

under body rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,481 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills covered heavily with sealant

rear exhaust

underbody has surface rust

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,580 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster fault (1.8)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,274 miles

Corrosion around both rear sills jacking points

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Unable to fully assess outer sills for corrosion due to plastic sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 118,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer 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)

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

Corrosion around both rear sills jacking points

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Unable to fully assess outer sills for corrosion due to plastic sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 115,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,326 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 113,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,939 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 110,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 109,027 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 103,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 13 Jun 2008 98,796 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,253 miles

Nearside 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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V744 HUY is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V744 HUY, 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 V744 HUY registered?

V744 HUY is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V744 HUY safe to buy?

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