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2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,887 mi
Last recorded223,887 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 223,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 217,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 210,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 203,598 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 203,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm inner ball jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 194,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 186,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 186,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 179,390 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 179,390 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 171,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 171,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 164,395 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 164,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 159,421 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 159,421 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust emission light on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Nov 2015 152,278 miles

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,793 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 146,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 140,826 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 140,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 133,560 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 133,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 126,349 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 126,342 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 119,816 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 119,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 113,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

slight plar in n/s rear suspension link arm bush

Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,279 miles

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

slight plar in n/s rear suspension link arm bush

Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,437 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 107,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 100,833 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 79,740 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 79,703 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 UPC is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 X728 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.

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X728 UPC is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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