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W854 KJL

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 KJL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear outer sill area corroded

Offside rear outer sill area corroded - minimum requirement at time of test

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

Underside corrosion various places

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,485 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosio to both oute rsills , corrosion to both outer sills , sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,969 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 117,969 miles

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

Corrosion to rear suspension

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,196 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 115,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing droplink (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing droplink (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 114,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,434 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 113,431 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,333 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER MOST FORWARD STRAIGHT ALUMINIUM TYPE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER AND LOWER COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER MOST FORWARD STRAIGHT ALUMINIUM TYPE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,924 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front fexi hoses have signs of rubbing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 101,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front fexi hoses have signs of rubbing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,311 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front rubbing on drop links on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,308 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly chafed both front rubbing on drop links on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,759 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,664 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,578 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,161 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008
Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,493 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 58,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W854 KJL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W854 KJL, 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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W854 KJL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W854 KJL shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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