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X133 DRW

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

186,980 mi
Last recorded186,980 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX133 DRW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 186,980 miles

Engine management light on.

N/S/F tyre getting low on inside edge,just under 3mm tread depth left.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 186,980 miles

Engine management light on.

N/S/F tyre getting low on inside edge,just under 3mm tread depth left.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 174,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 174,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine manament light light.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 149,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight movement in O/S/R hub assembly

Pass 26 Sep 2007 149,874 miles

Slight movement in O/S/R hub assembly

Fail 10 Sep 2007 149,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Slight movement in O/S/R hub assembly.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 132,842 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 132,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 114,084 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 114,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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X133 DRW is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 X133 DRW, 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 X133 DRW registered?

X133 DRW is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X133 DRW safe to buy?

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