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X229 TCX

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

186,215 mi
Last recorded186,215 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 TCX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 186,215 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 May 2019 186,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2018 182,105 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 182,105 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 177,380 miles

Front To rear brake pipe unions corroded x2

General corrosion

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 177,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Front To rear brake pipe unions corroded x2

General corrosion

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 171,452 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes squeaking when rotated. Recommend further inspection

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)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 171,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes squeaking when rotated. Recommend further inspection

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)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 163,396 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 163,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 158,646 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 153,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Its the n/s park effort thats lower than it should be

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 152,081 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 152,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 139,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 139,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 123,245 miles

rear exhaust sheild insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2010 123,245 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2009 113,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 113,498 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 105,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 105,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 87,800 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 87,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,408 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 65,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 65,604 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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X229 TCX is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 X229 TCX, 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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X229 TCX is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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