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X131 VYB

2000 BMW 728

Silver Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 VYB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 164,581 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 164,537 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 154,676 miles

Damp spot around fuel filler neck on tank joint suspect a leak is starting

Rear brake discs a little corroded on edges

Rear brake hoses starting to perish a little

Some play/wear in upper offside rear joint

Some wear/play in lower front/front ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2012 148,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 148,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 148,657 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 112,280 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 112,267 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 98,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

play in steering idler

Pass 1 May 2007 98,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

play in steering idler

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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X131 VYB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X131 VYB, 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 X131 VYB registered?

X131 VYB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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