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W909 NES

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 NES
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under body surface rust

under trays & sill covers

Pass 16 May 2017 152,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 147,476 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 147,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 135,277 miles

both rear exhaust heatsheids insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2015 135,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear exhaust heatsheids insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2014 132,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 123,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,676 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 108,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 106,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,006 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 83,006 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,299 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 63,299 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 48,839 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 48,788 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 48,557 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses very close to anti-roll bar ties on full lock

spare tyre soft

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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W909 NES is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W909 NES, 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 W909 NES registered?

W909 NES is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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