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X56 CGU

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,745 mi
Last recorded164,745 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 CGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 164,745 miles

handbrake release handle damaged

movement in rear wheel bearings

rack joint play

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2017 164,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake release handle damaged

movement in rear wheel bearings

rack joint play

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2016 162,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose rubbing anti roll bar on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose rubbing anti roll bar link on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

damage to n/s/f

movement in n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes

o/s/r tyre worn low inner and outer edges,2mm tread depth around centre tread

screen chipped

Fail 18 Feb 2016 162,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose rubbing anti roll bar on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose rubbing anti roll bar link on full lock (3.6.B.4d)

damage to n/s/f

movement in n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes

o/s/r tyre worn low inner and outer edges,2mm tread depth around centre tread

screen chipped

Pass 30 Jan 2015 159,113 miles

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

o/s/r tyre edges worn low

screen chipped

Fail 30 Jan 2015 159,113 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre edges worn low

rear brake hoses perished and cracked near to excess

screen chipped

Pass 10 Feb 2014 157,107 miles

o/s washer jet blocked

o/s/r suspension arm bush movement

rear plate deteriated

repeaters faded

screen stone chipped

n/s/r tyre flat (nailed)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 154,829 miles

front suspension arm bushes split and in poor condition

n/s steering joint play

play in rear wheel bearings and suspension bushes

rear discs lipped and corroded

rear plate deteriated

wiper blades smear

Fail 12 Feb 2013 154,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension arm bushes split and in poor condition

n/s steering joint play

play in rear wheel bearings and suspension bushes

rear discs lipped and corroded

rear plate deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 152,202 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 152,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 149,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 145,978 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges.

Unable to check both outer sills,due to plastic covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 145,978 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres wearing on edges.

Unable to check both outer sills,due to plastic covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 141,639 miles

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of both outer sills, due to plastic covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 141,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear outer seat belt stalk broken.

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of both outer sills, due to plastic covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 138,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers on sills

Fail 25 Feb 2008 138,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers on sills

Pass 1 Feb 2007 131,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 126,702 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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X56 CGU is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X56 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 X56 CGU registered?

X56 CGU is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X56 CGU safe to buy?

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