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W92 JAO

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,088 mi
Last recorded174,088 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW92 JAO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 174,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 152,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre valve perished

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre valve perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Dec 2012 149,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 145,176 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 145,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 136,728 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 136,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 130,904 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 130,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 125,750 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 125,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 120,337 miles

Both front lower rear arm inner bushes starting to split.

N/S/F tyre near to legal limit on outer edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 109,286 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 101,990 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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W92 JAO is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W92 JAO, 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 W92 JAO registered?

W92 JAO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W92 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W92 JAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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