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W889 VAK

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

265,408 mi
Last recorded265,408 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 VAK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 265,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 260,193 miles

Fuel Pipes/lines corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 260,193 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 259,934 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 158,382 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 148,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 138,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 138,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 128,454 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,182 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 124,180 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 95,477 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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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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What year was W889 VAK registered?

W889 VAK is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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