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X728 GLC

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,364 mi
Last recorded192,364 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 GLC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 192,364 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

o.s.r lower arm slight play-free play detected at steering wheel

rear hand brake cables corroded-general corrosion under the body

Fail 20 Aug 2025 192,364 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear hand brake cables corroded-general corrosion under the body

Pass 31 Jul 2024 191,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 187,105 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 185,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 181,323 miles

Both front steering arm slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2021 181,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front steering arm slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2020 179,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 178,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 176,309 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 176,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 173,979 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside and nearside steering arms inner ball joints dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 168,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 132,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,460 miles

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

slight paly in the offside rear wheel and suspension arms

Pass 22 Apr 2008 117,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 108,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 95,027 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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X728 GLC is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X728 GLC, 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 X728 GLC registered?

X728 GLC is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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