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X288 BCF

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 BCF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 94,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 92,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 91,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,668 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2016 75,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,442 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 74,442 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,558 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,509 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 65,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,059 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,646 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2007 55,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,692 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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X288 BCF is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X288 BCF, 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 X288 BCF registered?

X288 BCF is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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