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X268 XPL

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

77,848 mi
Last recorded77,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 XPL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,848 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,440 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,805 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 72,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not allowing seat belt buckle to lock in position (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,747 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,736 miles

Front both tyre has cracked on the outer wall

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,941 miles

both front tyres side walls pershed

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres side walls pershed

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,013 miles

Under-Trays Fitted.

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,013 miles

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

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

Under-Trays Fitted.

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,575 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,025 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks and splits in tread, advise replacement ofrear tyres(255/4518)

Nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,975 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have deep cracks and splits in tread, advise replacement ofrear tyres(255/4518)

Nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyrer cracked (perished)

offside rear tyrer cracked (perished)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyrer cracked (perished)

offside rear tyrer cracked (perished)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,401 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 Aug 2007 31,498 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 Aug 2006 26,378 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 22 Aug 2005 24,747 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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X268 XPL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 X268 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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X268 XPL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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