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X54 BMR

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 BMR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022

Brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Brake pipes greased/covered

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,541 miles

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 102,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff leaking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 100,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 98,980 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,694 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 97,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,318 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,725 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,467 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)

fuel tank filler hose damp

Fail 13 Nov 2012 88,467 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

fuel tank filler hose damp

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,319 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 86,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,491 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 84,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,701 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 79,154 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,154 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,998 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 76,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 66,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 40,951 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 40,951 miles

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

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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X54 BMR is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue 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 X54 BMR, 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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X54 BMR is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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