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W831 ACK

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,705 mi
Last recorded119,705 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 ACK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,366 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,956 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 94,953 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 93,498 miles

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

Front to rear brak pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank securing straps corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 83,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,782 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,565 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on the very outside of the tread pattern.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,565 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on the very outside of the tread pattern.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,885 miles

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,688 miles

1x Metal Fuel Pipe Is Slightly Corroded (N/S/F Floorpan Area).

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,207 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,011 miles

N/S/R Tyre,Tread Area And Outer Edge Of Tread Area Is Starting To Split(225/55 R16 95V).

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre,Tread Area And Outer Edge Of Tread Area Is Starting To Split(225/55 R16 95V).

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,270 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,078 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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W831 ACK is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W831 ACK, 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 W831 ACK registered?

W831 ACK is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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