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W437 KAB

2000 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 KAB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 91,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 88,666 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 88,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,305 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 73,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 64,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 59,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit and perished/cracked on sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2010 57,671 miles

Both rear tyres have perished side walls

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 56,228 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim.

Pass 6 May 2008 54,609 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,804 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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W437 KAB is a 2000 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 W437 KAB, 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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W437 KAB is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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