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W131 DMH

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,611 mi
Last recorded108,611 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 DMH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,960 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,189 miles

Nearside Rear Outer suspension arm has slight play

handbrake release button broken

Pass 23 Jan 2016 98,296 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever broken but function ok

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever top of handle broken works ok

Pass 26 Jan 2013 79,374 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 79,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,888 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 63,540 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,183 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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W131 DMH is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W131 DMH, 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 W131 DMH registered?

W131 DMH is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W131 DMH safe to buy?

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