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X883 CBY

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX883 CBY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015

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

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

nsr tyre outer side wall perished

unable to clearly identify odometer reading at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2014

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

nsr tyre outer side wall perished

unable to clearly identify odometer reading at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2013 108,656 miles

offside front tyre tread low on the outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread 2mm

Fail 24 Aug 2013 108,654 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre tread low on the outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread 2mm

Pass 15 Sep 2012

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,664 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 91,664 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,368 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,368 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 64,673 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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X883 CBY 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 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 X883 CBY, 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 X883 CBY registered?

X883 CBY is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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