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X557 UPC

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 UPC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 119,109 miles
Pass 27 May 2016
Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,750 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,965 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,639 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,680 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 86,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to windscreen

front and rear discs slightly lipped

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,214 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 74,204 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 44,308 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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X557 UPC is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X557 UPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X557 UPC registered?

X557 UPC is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X557 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 UPC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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