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X368 CGU

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,031 mi
Last recorded171,031 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 CGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 171,031 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 168,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015
Pass 27 Oct 2014
Pass 29 Oct 2013 166,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 165,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin and weak

both rear brake discs rusted on edges

centre rear stop light not working

front bonnet struts worn weak

Fail 27 Oct 2012 165,398 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin and weak

both rear brake discs rusted on edges

centre rear stop light not working

front bonnet struts worn weak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 164,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 164,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 163,196 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 163,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT BONNETS STRUTS NOT WORKING

Pass 24 Oct 2009

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 157,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 157,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 133,843 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 133,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 127,801 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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X368 CGU is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X368 CGU, 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 X368 CGU registered?

X368 CGU is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X368 CGU safe to buy?

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