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W39 SLE

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 SLE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,088 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 147,410 miles

Oil leak ()

parking bake light on dash

Fail 19 Jan 2017 147,407 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

parking bake light on dash

Pass 26 Jan 2016 141,877 miles

oil mist around power steering fluid reservoir

Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,718 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot does not open

Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,948 miles

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge but not to cords

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,217 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,057 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,057 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,945 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Sep 2010 104,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2009 101,144 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 101,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2008 83,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 83,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 62,996 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,655 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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W39 SLE is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W39 SLE, 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 W39 SLE registered?

W39 SLE is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W39 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W39 SLE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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