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X662 RBT

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,378 mi
Last recorded173,378 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX662 RBT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 173,378 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 168,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 168,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 163,068 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 163,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 158,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel high

Fail 26 Jan 2011 158,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel high

Pass 6 Mar 2010 152,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 152,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 132,840 miles

Long travel on park brake.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 25 Jan 2007 130,077 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 130,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 127,894 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 127,894 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X662 RBT is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X662 RBT, 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 X662 RBT registered?

X662 RBT is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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