MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front & rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r tyres slightly perished tread no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
o/s/r shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
all 4 tyres slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link rubber boots slightly perrished not split at time of test.
o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
all 4 tyres slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link rubber boots slightly perrished not split at time of test.
o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
o/s/r shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.
engine oil leak.
n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r radius arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r suspension creaking.
slight play/wear in n/s steering idler bushes not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades poor condition (split on the ends)still clearing windscreen at time of test.
n/s/f door mirror glass damaged at time of test.(vehicle has o/s and interior mirror at time of test)
n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.
slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades poor condition (split on the ends)still clearing windscreen at time of test.
n/s/f door mirror glass damaged at time of test.(vehicle has o/s and interior mirror at time of test)
n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.
slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from engine
slight play in n/s/f steering drumstick not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play in n/s/f steering drumstick not to x/s at time of test.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake fluid low.
front & rear dicsc worn.
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on edges.
o/s/r tyre 2mm left (1.6mm limit)
rear pads low.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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W157 VKE is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W157 VKE, 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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W157 VKE is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 10 June 2000.
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