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X229 DBY

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 DBY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 95,207 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,127 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,329 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 53,329 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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X229 DBY is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X229 DBY, 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 X229 DBY registered?

X229 DBY is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X229 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 DBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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