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X157 CGM

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,389 mi
Last recorded170,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 CGM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 170,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2018 166,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 160,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 144,912 miles

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

Nearside Front steering ider play in bush

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 144,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front steering ider play in bush

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 139,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 129,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 82,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 82,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,624 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres are worn on outer tread tracking advised

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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X157 CGM is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X157 CGM, 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 X157 CGM registered?

X157 CGM is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X157 CGM safe to buy?

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