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W787 TLA

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,385 mi
Last recorded116,385 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 TLA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2017 116,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,371 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 102,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,902 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 98,890 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 89,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,648 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 68,492 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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W787 TLA is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W787 TLA, 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 W787 TLA registered?

W787 TLA is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W787 TLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W787 TLA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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