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W38 TKL

2000 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

222,103 mi
Last recorded222,103 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 TKL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 222,103 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 222,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Round Jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 215,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 215,392 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 207,020 miles

Brake pads low

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion on rear

Registration plates poor

Pass 10 Aug 2015 199,631 miles

chips in screen

play in suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2015 199,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chips in screen

play in suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2014
Fail 6 Aug 2014

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 184,857 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 184,857 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 178,643 miles

fuel pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2012 178,637 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

fuel pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2011 165,723 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside strut bearings noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2011 165,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside strut bearings noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2010 149,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 145,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides front,rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 145,920 miles

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

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

both sides front,rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating.

Pass 23 May 2008 129,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 110,146 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 110,146 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 99,766 miles

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

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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W38 TKL is a 2000 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W38 TKL, 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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W38 TKL is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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