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X538 CLD

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,873 mi
Last recorded204,873 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 CLD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 204,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 196,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is heavily cracked but not likely to be misread. (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank correded.

Nearside Rear Exhaust box heat sheild insecure.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge and wearing low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wipers insecure.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear fuel lines to fuel filter heavily correded. ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 196,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is heavily cracked but not likely to be misread. (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank correded.

Nearside Rear Exhaust box heat sheild insecure.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge and wearing low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wipers insecure.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear fuel lines to fuel filter heavily correded. ()

Fail 28 Sep 2019 196,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all three under o/s/f wheel arch (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 191,986 miles

Front number plate condition

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose cracked

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake flexi hose cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2017 189,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 184,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 181,799 miles

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

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

Unknown warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2014 169,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres edges worn.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 169,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres edges worn.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 160,148 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 159,849 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front fog lamp glass broken

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 156,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 149,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 135,499 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 124,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 111,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 97,322 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 97,322 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front discs lipped

engine cover fitted

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

outter cover sills fitted

slight play both rear wheel brearings

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2006 83,554 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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X538 CLD is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X538 CLD, 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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X538 CLD is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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