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W288 NJB

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,967 mi
Last recorded82,967 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 NJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 82,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 82,905 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 82,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 82,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,365 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,350 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idle arm bush

Fail 30 Jan 2018 79,350 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idle arm bush

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 78,645 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

STEERING IDALER ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE

Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,035 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,581 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 72,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,005 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2010 70,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre are perished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,735 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,858 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 51,731 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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W288 NJB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W288 NJB, 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 W288 NJB registered?

W288 NJB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W288 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 NJB shows 28 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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