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W827 SLA

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,370 mi
Last recorded113,370 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW827 SLA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 113,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 110,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,518 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,095 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edge's

Advise rear tyres 3-4 mm tread depth

Fail 26 Oct 2022 100,089 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edge's

Advise rear tyres 3-4 mm tread depth

Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking bung missing

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,075 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 94,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

advise wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,621 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,860 miles

advise wipers a bit smearey

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,200 miles

THE NSF DROP LINK TOP BALL JOINT TOP BALL JOINT COVER IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Fail 7 Mar 2012 72,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,271 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 67,271 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,172 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,629 miles

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

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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray wet from slight pas fluid leaks.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 51,442 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray wet from slight pas fluid leaks.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,087 miles

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

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

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

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

both head lamp iam high,

n/s washer jet partly blocked.

n/s/rear tyre has a screw.

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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W827 SLA is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W827 SLA, 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 W827 SLA registered?

W827 SLA is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W827 SLA safe to buy?

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