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X856 HVM

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,007 mi
Last recorded130,007 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 HVM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 130,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2019 126,249 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 126,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 129,290 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shied loose

Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,290 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 inc repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed flexy (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shied loose

Pass 15 May 2017 126,976 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 123,867 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 122,144 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 122,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 118,265 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,227 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 112,226 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 107,801 miles

brake sensor light on

Fail 22 Sep 2009 107,251 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight play and deterioration n/s and o/s front inner track control arm bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 101,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,224 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 93,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,917 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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X856 HVM is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X856 HVM, 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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X856 HVM is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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