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W861 WKL

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,110 mi
Last recorded164,110 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 WKL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 164,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wing damaged not resulting in a jagged edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,757 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 155,355 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 155,355 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 148,778 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 148,778 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 143,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 141,155 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 134,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 124,135 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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W861 WKL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 108,330 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W861 WKL, 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 W861 WKL registered?

W861 WKL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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