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X227 XCV

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 XCV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 240,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 228,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 236,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 236,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 229,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 224,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 215,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 201,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 191,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 176,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 156,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 136,208 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 123,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 123,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 110,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,434 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Near side front tyre outter tread wearing low.

Off side front tyre outter tread worn.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,802 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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X227 XCV is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X227 XCV, 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 X227 XCV registered?

X227 XCV is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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