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W119 GYW

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

257,798 mi
Last recorded257,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 GYW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 257,798 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 237,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 220,430 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 220,417 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 195,239 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 195,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 175,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2014 157,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 157,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 149,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 149,830 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 144,502 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 144,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 143,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 140,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 137,220 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 2 Jan 2008 134,074 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 129,722 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 129,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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W119 GYW is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W119 GYW, 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 W119 GYW registered?

W119 GYW is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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