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W171 TNK

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

215,768 mi
Last recorded215,768 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 TNK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 215,768 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 214,036 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 210,100 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 210,090 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 205,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spoungy

Fail 8 Feb 2019 205,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spoungy

Fail 23 Aug 2018 205,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise attention to corners of front bumper projecting outwards from bodyline

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2017 199,490 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 199,449 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2016 189,288 miles

RADIATOR EXPANSION BOTTLE LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES

Fail 24 Jun 2016 189,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55X17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55X17 (4.1.D.1b)

RADIATOR EXPANSION BOTTLE LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER ARM BUSHES

Pass 29 Jun 2015 184,645 miles

both rear tyres inner are worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 176,582 miles

parking brake effort low

Fail 4 Jul 2013 167,921 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 167,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 154,934 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 154,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 142,492 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 142,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,186 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 130,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 100,324 miles

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

off side front fog light glass damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2007 82,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 82,995 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,140 miles

Avisory defects as test number150854406425

Fail 4 Jan 2006 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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W171 TNK is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W171 TNK, 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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W171 TNK is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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