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X883 ELC

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,507 mi
Last recorded188,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX883 ELC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 188,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 188,375 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 188,373 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 182,330 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 181,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 181,319 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 175,157 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 174,875 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 169,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 169,846 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 150,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 146,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 135,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 124,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 106,469 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 ELC is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X883 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X883 ELC registered?

X883 ELC is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X883 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X883 ELC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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