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2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

190,011 mi
Last recorded190,011 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 DBL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 190,011 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 190,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 188,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 187,710 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank / brake pipes corroded

susspension / sills x 2 corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 187,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

fuel tank / brake pipes corroded

susspension / sills x 2 corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 186,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 172,914 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 165,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint covers starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 165,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint covers starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both fronts (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,509 miles

Front oil leak from engine

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 155,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 145,417 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 145,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 142,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 142,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,951 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 140,951 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,398 miles

front lower arm bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres worn to excess

Fail 26 Jun 2013 134,384 miles

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

front lower arm bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 29 Jun 2012 126,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 123,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 117,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 111,956 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 102,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 97,974 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 97,974 miles

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

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

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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X728 DBL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X728 DBL, 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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X728 DBL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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