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X179 NES

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,969 mi
Last recorded174,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 NES
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 174,969 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill............ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 172,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 170,352 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front..... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 166,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 163,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 162,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 158,841 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 155,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 152,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 152,160 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are worn on the edges...

Pass 7 Mar 2014 146,737 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 143,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 129,221 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 129,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 119,430 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 95,982 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 95,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 61,646 miles

front tyres just above legal limits

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 NES 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 85.7%.

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 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 NES, 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 NES registered?

X179 NES is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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