MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,833 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise brake inspection as unable to check inner brake pads at time of test
exhaust clamp loose
front tyres worn on edges
rear brake pipe corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise brake inspection as unable to check inner brake pads at time of test
exhaust clamp loose
front tyres worn on edges
rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r tyre spilts in sidewall ( perished ) tyre 13 years old
both rear and n/s/f indicator bulbs fading
n/s/r, lower outer front bush slight play
under tray oily
drivers seat belt slow to retract
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X179 BAU is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 X179 BAU, 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 X179 BAU registered?
X179 BAU is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 19 October 2000.
Is X179 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for X179 BAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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