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X96 XPJ

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,988 mi
Last recorded91,988 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,988 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind of offside rear brake

Fail 16 Apr 2018 91,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank damaged

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind of offside rear brake

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,122 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,360 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,355 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,276 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,269 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,028 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 67,964 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,879 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge not to cords at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge not to cords at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,314 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,314 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,850 miles

front brake pads low edges of brake disc lipped

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge .not to inner cords at time of test

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel areas

Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,850 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge .not to inner cords at time of test

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel areas

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,737 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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X96 XPJ 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 58.8%.

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 X96 XPJ, 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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X96 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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