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W157 UAN

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 UAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,009 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear registration plate bulb holder slightly insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,126 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,670 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2015 84,670 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,967 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 26 Jul 2012

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)

o/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,183 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 41,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,213 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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W157 UAN is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver 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 W157 UAN, 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 W157 UAN registered?

W157 UAN is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W157 UAN safe to buy?

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