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W979 TFR

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,242 mi
Last recorded107,242 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 TFR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 55,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 154,241 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 154,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 153,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear outer hub bushes have slight play but not considered excessive.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 144,660 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight damage to windscreen

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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W979 TFR is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W979 TFR, 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 W979 TFR registered?

W979 TFR is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W979 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 TFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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