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X729 EDV

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 EDV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 156,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/sill return (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill return badly corroded/weak (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc / pitted

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

both front tyre/s are wearing on inner edge/s

both rear tyre/s are wearing on inner edge/s

free play in nearside steering idler arm bushe/s

nearside/offside rear brake hose/s perished

sill cover/s are fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyre/s are getting low

front brake pad/s are starting to get low

nearside/offside rear sill/return/s are badly corroded

slight play in nearside steering arm idler arm bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2015 149,458 miles

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

corrosion to nearside/offside rear sill return/s

slight free play in nearside front idler arm bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2014 143,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,737 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 135,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 132,485 miles

both rear tyre sidewall/s are perished

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 127,452 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 127,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 122,876 miles

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres have a low tread depth.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 122,876 miles

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

O/s/r & n/s/r tyres have a low tread depth.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 116,752 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 116,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 110,930 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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X729 EDV is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X729 EDV, 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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X729 EDV is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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