MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipes/lines corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel Pipes/lines corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
exhaust slight corrosion
rear suspension components showing slight corrosion
slight corrosion on front suspension components
various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels
very slight corrosion on o/s/r outer brake pipe
engine and gearbox weaping oil ,cover fitted under engine bay area
exhaust coroded
front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion ,nearside front outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion , offside front outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
engine and gearbox weaping oil ,cover fitted under engine bay area
exhaust coroded
front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion ,nearside front outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion , offside front outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W889 VAK is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 W889 VAK, 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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W889 VAK is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 18 May 2000.
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