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W226 LAN

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

169,188 mi
Last recorded169,188 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 LAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 169,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 164,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 158,234 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 158,234 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 154,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 153,591 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 153,546 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 153,546 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 152,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 152,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 147,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 141,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 125,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 125,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 118,166 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 107,700 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,916 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 97,778 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 90,731 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,386 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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W226 LAN is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W226 LAN, 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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W226 LAN is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W226 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 LAN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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