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X981 XJO

2000 BMW 728

Silver Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,856 mi
Last recorded142,856 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 XJO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 142,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 139,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 123,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 113,856 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 113,856 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 93,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 75,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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X981 XJO is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X981 XJO, 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 X981 XJO registered?

X981 XJO is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X981 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 XJO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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