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X983 BGU

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,924 mi
Last recorded149,924 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 BGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,924 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,047 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,171 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 101,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has a bung repair

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre has a bung repair

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2012 95,123 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 90,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 90,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,951 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

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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X983 BGU is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 X983 BGU, 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 X983 BGU registered?

X983 BGU is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X983 BGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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