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Y172 YBM

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2743cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,462 mi
Last recorded74,462 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 YBM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,743cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,462 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 171,240 miles

slight play at n/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2006 171,240 miles

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

slight play at n/s/r wheel

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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Y172 YBM is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,743cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y172 YBM, 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 Y172 YBM registered?

Y172 YBM is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y172 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 YBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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