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W808 MCF

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,386 mi
Last recorded144,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 MCF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 144,386 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 144,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 145,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 128,880 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 121,975 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 121,937 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 116,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 107,673 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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W808 MCF is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W808 MCF, 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 W808 MCF registered?

W808 MCF is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W808 MCF safe to buy?

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