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W171 UAN

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,562 mi
Last recorded141,562 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 UAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 141,562 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 May 2006 121,190 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 120,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2005 105,041 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 105,041 miles

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

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 UAN is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W171 UAN registered?

W171 UAN is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W171 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 UAN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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