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W117 MCF

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,471 mi
Last recorded155,471 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 MCF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 155,471 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 145,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 133,162 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 133,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 133,687 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

noise from rear wheels possibly handbrake system related

Pass 2 Jun 2009
Pass 21 May 2008 119,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 118,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 112,822 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 MCF is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W117 MCF, 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 W117 MCF registered?

W117 MCF is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W117 MCF safe to buy?

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