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W831 MJB

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,639 mi
Last recorded175,639 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 MJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 175,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 165,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,009 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,007 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated park brake not filly releasing (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired reservoir loose (2.3.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 156,748 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 156,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 146,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 125,795 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,167 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 106,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,495 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 MJB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJB, 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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W831 MJB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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