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W251 OLB

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,102 mi
Last recorded88,102 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 OLB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 88,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 87,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,894 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,175 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 65,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,064 miles

front no plate showing water marks

lower engine cover fitted

rear no plate showing water marks

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

very slight wear showing on osr inner tyre tread

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,543 miles

front no plate showing water marks

full os and ns sill covers fitted

lower engine covers fitted

rear no plate showing water marks

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 35,568 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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W251 OLB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W251 OLB, 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 W251 OLB registered?

W251 OLB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W251 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 OLB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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