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W728 OCB

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 OCB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 128,164 miles

minor wear on hand break cable

Fail 12 May 2018 128,095 miles

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

minor wear on hand break cable

Pass 17 May 2017 123,345 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 123,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 123,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 110,448 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,581 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,408 miles

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

front discs slightly worn & pitted

rear discs slightly worn & pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,331 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,436 miles

Parking brake foot pedal has only small amount of reserve travel

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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W728 OCB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W728 OCB, 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 W728 OCB registered?

W728 OCB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W728 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W728 OCB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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