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X179 BAU

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,833 mi
Last recorded140,833 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 BAU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2014 140,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 140,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 139,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 135,800 miles

both rear and n/s/f indicator bulbs fading

n/s/r, lower outer front bush slight play

under tray oily

Pass 2 Mar 2011 126,085 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Mar 2010 124,541 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 124,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 123,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 108,086 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 80,029 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 80,029 miles

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.

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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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.

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