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W705 JBF

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,060 mi
Last recorded136,060 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 JBF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 136,060 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 136,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 133,684 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 133,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 132,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 128,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 128,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2011 114,676 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 114,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 99,752 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 May 2009 77,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 77,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2008 66,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,187 miles

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

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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W705 JBF is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W705 JBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W705 JBF registered?

W705 JBF is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W705 JBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 JBF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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