MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
surface corrosion to rear diff and some underside components
Nearside Front Lower balljoint cover perishing evident
Direction indicators incorrect colour except side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement oil soaked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along os innersill (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
all brake hoses advanced perishing evident
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak
All Brake pipe flexi hoses perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OSR heatsheild insecure
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rust evident on fuel pipes
Rust evident on rear brake pipes
All Brake pipe flexi hoses perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OSR heatsheild insecure
Rust evident on fuel pipes
Rust evident on rear brake pipes
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)
advanced corrosion evident of fuel pipe
park brake low efficiency
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
advanced corrosion evident of fuel pipe
park brake low efficiency
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper 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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre perrished
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre perrished
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X78 BMR is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X78 BMR, 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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X78 BMR is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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