CarVerify

Free Car Check

W166 JUP

2000 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,236 mi
Last recorded157,236 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 JUP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 157,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 151,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 143,535 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 137,841 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage due to been run soft/flat...advise to replace.

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit...advise to replace.

Pass 26 May 2011 137,841 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage due to been run soft/flat...advise to replace.

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit...advise to replace.

Pass 26 May 2010 143,116 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 143,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 120,729 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 120,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 109,467 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 109,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,128 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 97,471 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 15 May 2006 88,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 76,895 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W166 JUP is a 2000 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W166 JUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W166 JUP?

You can check the full history of W166 JUP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W166 JUP registered?

W166 JUP is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W166 JUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 JUP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W166 JUP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W166 JUP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.