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X178 UYW

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 UYW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 69,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,452 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 68,452 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 64,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,923 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,292 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre slightly cracked on outside wall.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X178 UYW is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X178 UYW, 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 X178 UYW registered?

X178 UYW is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X178 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X178 UYW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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