MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pedal spoungy
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pedal spoungy
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise attention to corners of front bumper projecting outwards from bodyline
underside of vehicle corroding
front wiper blades deteriorated
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front wiper blades deteriorated
RADIATOR EXPANSION BOTTLE LEAKING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55X17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55X17 (4.1.D.1b)
RADIATOR EXPANSION BOTTLE LEAKING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES
both rear tyres inner are worn
parking brake effort low
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
off side front fog light glass damaged
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Avisory defects as test number150854406425
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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W171 TNK is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 W171 TNK, 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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W171 TNK is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 21 June 2000.
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