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W228 RDM

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,242 mi
Last recorded147,242 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RDM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 147,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 147,242 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 116,240 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 109,195 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,494 miles

N/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 98,494 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F shock absorber dust cover split

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 92,295 miles

Corrosion on nearside front wheel arch

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,529 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 82,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on edges.

poly v belt cracked.

rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 70,971 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake discs becoming worn and pitted.

nail in o/s rear tyre wont repair.

rear brake shoes noisey in rear drum surface.

slight play in o/s rear suspension upper arm.

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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W228 RDM is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W228 RDM, 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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W228 RDM is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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