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W885 RGH

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 RGH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 176,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 176,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 172,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 168,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 155,379 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 155,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 145,634 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 128,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 128,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 117,718 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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W885 RGH is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W885 RGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W885 RGH registered?

W885 RGH is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W885 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W885 RGH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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