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W161 JPH

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,800 mi
Last recorded129,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 JPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 129,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 129,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,541 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,107 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,238 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,379 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 31 Jul 2011 108,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,609 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 89,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,425 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 63,425 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,789 miles

215/65 R16w pirelli p6000

front tyre treads on limit

rear tyre treads near limit

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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W161 JPH is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W161 JPH, 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 W161 JPH registered?

W161 JPH is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W161 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 JPH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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