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W218 XJA

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,801 mi
Last recorded160,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 XJA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 160,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 155,555 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 155,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 146,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 146,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 124,111 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 104,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,034 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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W218 XJA is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W218 XJA, 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 W218 XJA?

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What year was W218 XJA registered?

W218 XJA is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W218 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 XJA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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