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W919 SCS

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,998 mi
Last recorded122,998 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW919 SCS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 122,998 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)

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing and corroding

fuel tank damp

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,440 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 115,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,503 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 108,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Oct 2009 100,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,735 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 92,730 miles

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 86,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 79,125 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 79,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,900 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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W919 SCS is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W919 SCS, 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 W919 SCS registered?

W919 SCS is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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