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X898 SJO

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,080 mi
Last recorded214,080 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 SJO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 214,080 miles

Rear tyres on legal limit

front brae pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak strong advise

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 22 Jun 2019 214,080 miles

Rear tyres on legal limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

front brae pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak strong advise

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2018 126,667 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,646 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,569 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 124,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 120,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 117,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 114,509 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 114,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 110,659 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 110,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 107,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 104,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,545 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 94,273 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 76,374 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 76,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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X898 SJO 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 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 X898 SJO, 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 X898 SJO registered?

X898 SJO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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