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W117 JPC

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,220 mi
Last recorded101,220 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 JPC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,073 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS WEAR/PITTED

Nearside Rear BRAKE SPRING CHAFFED

OIL LEAK

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS PITTED

WIPERS POOR

Fail 6 Feb 2018 94,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Front BRAKE DISCS WEAR/PITTED

Nearside Rear BRAKE SPRING CHAFFED

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS PITTED

WATER PUMP NOISY WOBBLING PULLEY

WIPERS POOR

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016

both front discs wear/lipped

Fail 17 Feb 2016

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

both front discs wear/lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 87,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,036 miles

metal brake lines front to rear slightly corroied

Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,036 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

metal brake lines front to rear slightly corroied

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,062 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

oil all under the vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,731 miles

air bag light staying on

nearside front tie bar dust cover split

Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag light staying on

nearside front tie bar dust cover split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TC light on

slight movement in the nearside rear wheel and suspension arm bushs

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,352 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TC light on

slight movement in the nearside rear wheel and suspension arm bushs

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 52,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light stays on

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,279 miles

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

brake warning light stays on

Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,541 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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W117 JPC is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W117 JPC, 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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W117 JPC is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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