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X196 XPG

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,889 mi
Last recorded211,889 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 XPG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 211,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 206,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 200,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 191,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 180,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2017 169,899 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both inner sills has slight corrosion

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2017 169,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak coolant leak under the vehicle ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak oil leak under the vehicle ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and bush (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 169,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak coolant leak under the vehicle ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak oil leak under the vehicle ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,444 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2016 163,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 172,011 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 167,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front direction indicator bulbs faded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 160,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 160,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 132,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 132,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,595 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,674 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,794 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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X196 XPG is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X196 XPG, 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 X196 XPG registered?

X196 XPG is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X196 XPG safe to buy?

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