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W723 VAV

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,779 mi
Last recorded172,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 VAV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 172,779 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 172,777 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe running under gearbox (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 169,641 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 164,191 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 156,830 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 156,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 147,705 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 147,705 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 140,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 138,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 124,457 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 124,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 119,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 110,695 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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W723 VAV 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W723 VAV, 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 W723 VAV registered?

W723 VAV is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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