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X258 PFE

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 PFE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2022

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

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

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

vehicle brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,649 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,626 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underseal applied

Pass 13 Nov 2017

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,064 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 40,934 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f +n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% side repeater (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r + n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracked

steering wheel aids insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,167 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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X258 PFE is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X258 PFE, 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 X258 PFE registered?

X258 PFE is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X258 PFE safe to buy?

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