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X97 SNO

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,773 mi
Last recorded73,773 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 SNO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jul 2019 73,740 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,448 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,106 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,106 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,616 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid warning lamp iluminates

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,609 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid warning lamp iluminates

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,811 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 67,774 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 59,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,379 miles

both front tyres are low /and void of tread on outside edges

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,886 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,421 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 39,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,413 miles

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

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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X97 SNO is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X97 SNO, 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 X97 SNO registered?

X97 SNO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X97 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 SNO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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