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X165 VAO

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,452 mi
Last recorded169,452 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 VAO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 169,452 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 169,222 miles

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

slight corrosion on both sides sills

Pass 8 Oct 2019 168,876 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn near wear bands and perishing

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

corrosion on both outer sills

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 166,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn near wear bands

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on outer sills

oil seepage from diff

oil seepage from engine

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 166,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn near wear bands

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

corrosion on outer sills

oil seepage from diff

oil seepage from engine

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 164,751 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on outer sills at rear

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 13 Oct 2016 162,460 miles

corrosion on fuel tank straps

seepage from diff oil seals

seepage from n/s front shocker

seepage from n/s rear shocker

slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe

under body trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 162,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion on fuel tank straps

seepage from diff oil seals

seepage from n/s front shocker

seepage from n/s rear shocker

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 160,425 miles

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on both rear outer sills

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 29 Aug 2014 156,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 148,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 148,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 141,176 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 141,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 132,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 132,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 124,934 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 124,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 112,615 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,930 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,062 miles

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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X165 VAO is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X165 VAO, 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 X165 VAO registered?

X165 VAO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X165 VAO safe to buy?

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