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X257 KVP

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 KVP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 146,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 146,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 138,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 138,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 137,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front stone chips in windscreen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake lacking in effort

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 136,526 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main front to rear pipes especially at front ()

Heat shield around spare wheel well fallen of and wedged ontop of exhaust, removed and left in boot.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,350 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 135,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 128,747 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 128,746 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 125,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,148 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 123,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,500 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 115,536 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 115,470 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 103,068 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,225 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,147 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

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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X257 KVP is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 X257 KVP, 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 X257 KVP registered?

X257 KVP is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X257 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 KVP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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