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W948 LJB

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,561 mi
Last recorded168,561 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 LJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 168,561 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 168,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to HID bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on anti roll bar drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on anti roll bar drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 166,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside wiper blade rubber split

some play offside rear lower wish bone arm outer mounting rubbers

Fail 25 Oct 2019 166,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside wiper blade rubber split

some play offside rear lower wish bone arm outer mounting rubbers

Pass 29 Oct 2018 159,674 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 152,977 miles

dust covers split on nearside @ offside outer track rod ends

offside front brake hose rubbing slightly on anti roll bar link rod

slight leak of grease from nearside @ offside rear outer drive shaft gaitors

slight play offside rear lower wish bone arm outer bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2016 138,775 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

offside front brake hose rubbing on front suspension leg

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside rear tie bar inner bush

Pass 12 Oct 2015 134,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 123,169 miles

both front tyres starting to split @ perish

nearside @ offside front < rear > lower suspension arms inner rubbers starting to wear

very slight wear nearside steering idler arm bush

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,952 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 116,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 111,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 107,766 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 107,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 103,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 103,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH TRIM INSECURE

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 92,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 92,563 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W948 LJB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W948 LJB, 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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W948 LJB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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