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X87 FDU

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 FDU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017
Pass 6 Jul 2016

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015

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

OFFSIDE FRONT-to-REAR BRAKE PIPES CLEANED FROM CORROSION & UNDERSEALED

Fail 9 Jul 2015

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014

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

Pass 8 May 2013 232,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 232,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 228,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has a small cut but not deep enought to reach the cords

Fail 9 Mar 2012 228,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Managment Light is on

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 223,808 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 223,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on dash

all brake discs lipped and corroded advice replaced

engine light on dash

slight movement on both rear wheels

Pass 27 Jan 2010 217,805 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 217,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2009 98,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 191,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 190,420 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 190,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 176,240 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 176,009 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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X87 FDU is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X87 FDU, 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 X87 FDU registered?

X87 FDU is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X87 FDU safe to buy?

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