MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak engine area
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak engine area
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake discs worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake discs worn
nail in n/s/r tyre tread
rear tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear brake discs wearing
nail in n/s/r tyre tread
o s f inner brake pads low
rear tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X228 XPL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 X228 XPL, 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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X228 XPL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 19 September 2000.
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