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X739 OAV

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,216 mi
Last recorded155,216 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX739 OAV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 155,216 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 150,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 146,211 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 141,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 141,638 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 137,016 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 137,016 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 130,502 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 121,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 105,387 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 105,382 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 96,460 miles

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)

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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X739 OAV is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X739 OAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X739 OAV registered?

X739 OAV is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X739 OAV safe to buy?

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