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X747 XPJ

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,435 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,256 miles

2 x Nails in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

digital display on dash not operating properly

leak on power fluid resevoir/pipes

offside front tyre has 2 cuts, not in excess of the requirements but still deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 x Nails in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

audible park sensor on constant

digital display on dash not operating properly

leak on power fluid resevoir/pipes

offside front tyre has 2 cuts, not in excess of the requirements but still deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet struts weak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Fail 2 Nov 2011 59,634 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,678 miles

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded on edges

belly pan fitted

both front and rear pads getting low

offside front wing damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,791 miles

*****offside front tyre on legal limit*****

belly pan fitted

nearside rear tyre nearing tread wear indicators

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,567 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 42,227 miles

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

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,855 miles

engine undertray fitted,outer sills covered,both front tyres wearing on edges,nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,739 miles

offside headlamp aim on upper limits,nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,slight wear on front discs,front pads very low,rear pads appear low,outer sills covered,under tray fitted,tested in wet conditions.

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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X747 XPJ 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 80%.

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 X747 XPJ, 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 X747 XPJ registered?

X747 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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