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V774 BFE

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,669 mi
Last recorded193,669 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 BFE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 193,669 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 192,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 183,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 182,673 miles

Brake pipes under car front to rear slightly corroded.

Oil leak.

Slight play to steering on offside front.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 177,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of use

steering idler has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2010 176,913 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake cables poor

Pass 26 Feb 2009 168,567 miles

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

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

fuel tank as been repaired

Fail 26 Feb 2009 168,567 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 160,323 miles

nearside front disc backplate loose

Pass 16 Mar 2007 147,911 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 147,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 132,311 miles

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

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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V774 BFE is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V774 BFE, 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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V774 BFE is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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