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W138 DMH

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 DMH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Dec 2016

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,214 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 145,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underbody and exhaust system

rear tyres becoming close to waremarkers and strong advise worn/shoulderd on inner edges

slight play in nearside front drumstick area

stone chip to nearside of windscreen and various small chips across screen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 140,033 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges nearside worst

brake pipes corroded

free play detected from steering box area when on lock

front wipers starting to split clear screen at present

fuel pipes corroded

slight leak from diff and engine areas

Fail 23 Jan 2014 140,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges nearside worst

brake pipes corroded

free play detected from steering box area when on lock

front wipers starting to split clear screen at present

fuel pipes corroded

slight leak from diff and engine areas

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2013 129,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has cut in outer side wall but not to cords

underbody wet when tested

Pass 20 Feb 2012 118,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oddometer display vague on last numeral

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 118,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oddometer display vague on last numeral

Pass 21 Feb 2011 110,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,748 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,413 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills covered by body kit

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,664 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 66,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,255 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT-ON ON DASH. BRAKE PADS ALL IN GOOD CONDITION

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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W138 DMH is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W138 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 W138 DMH registered?

W138 DMH is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W138 DMH safe to buy?

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