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X177 WFM

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,687 mi
Last recorded148,687 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 WFM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 146,336 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 145,966 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 145,966 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 143,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 142,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 141,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 137,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,333 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 132,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 127,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 122,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2013 122,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2012 117,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 114,158 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 114,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,475 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 106,839 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,839 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 102,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 102,013 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,051 miles

both rear tyres slight wear inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 83,511 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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X177 WFM is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X177 WFM, 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 X177 WFM registered?

X177 WFM is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X177 WFM safe to buy?

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