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X873 PBJ

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,228 mi
Last recorded158,228 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 PBJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 158,228 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Oct 2019 158,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Oct 2018 157,778 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Oct 2018 157,770 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ex/heat sheald insacure

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2017 155,409 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 155,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 151,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 143,648 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,416 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 130,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 124,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 107,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,020 miles

Nearside Front 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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X873 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X873 PBJ, 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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X873 PBJ is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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