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W879 MJH

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,230 mi
Last recorded118,230 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 MJH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,230 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,093 miles

parking brake long travel

Pass 24 Aug 2015

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4x road wheels have slight buckle

front discs wearing/lipped

front no plate cracked

rear no plate starting to blemmish

Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,835 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,806 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 81,786 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,724 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,202 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

fan belt perished

nearside front anti roll bar link boot spilt.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,202 miles

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

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

fan belt perished

nearside front anti roll bar link boot spilt.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 72,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 65,284 miles

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

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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W879 MJH 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 72.2%.

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 W879 MJH, 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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W879 MJH is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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