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W108 LAN

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,504 mi
Last recorded184,504 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 LAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 184,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 179,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 169,931 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 169,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 156,998 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 156,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings marked yellow (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 136,464 miles

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

both rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge (not showing cords at time of test)

fuel tank corroded on nearside

Fail 2 Oct 2014 136,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 129,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,256 miles

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

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

front brakes sticking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 104,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,298 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 71,601 miles

n/s rear h/brake slight weak

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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W108 LAN is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W108 LAN, 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 W108 LAN registered?

W108 LAN is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W108 LAN safe to buy?

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