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W685 RSD

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,503 mi
Last recorded159,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 RSD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 159,503 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 159,496 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 153,406 miles

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

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

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

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

osf fog lamp cracked

slight corrosion fuel pipe to fuel filter

Fail 23 Jul 2014 153,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

osf fog lamp cracked

slight corrosion fuel pipe to fuel filter

Pass 14 Jun 2013 144,605 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 144,598 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,137 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 136,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 126,602 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 126,586 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 120,438 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 120,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 112,338 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 112,336 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 103,990 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 103,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 71,207 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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W685 RSD 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 52.6%.

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 W685 RSD, 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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W685 RSD is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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