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W358 MCF

2000 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,423 mi
Last recorded140,423 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 MCF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 140,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slightly worn ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 140,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slightly worn ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 133,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 126,848 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 122,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 118,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 112,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 107,461 miles

Offside Rear tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,664 miles

windscreen has damage not in drivers view

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,657 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,705 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 49,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,291 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very little reserve travel.

Fail 31 May 2008 45,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very little reserve travel.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 35,177 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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W358 MCF is a 2000 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W358 MCF, 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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W358 MCF is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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