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W449 OAX

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 OAX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019
Pass 8 Aug 2018
Pass 1 Aug 2017
Fail 28 Jul 2017

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016
Pass 11 Jul 2015
Pass 26 Jul 2014
Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 139,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 132,538 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,859 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front fog lamps inop

front number plate split

Fail 20 Jul 2009 126,859 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front fog lamps inop

front number plate split

Pass 12 Jul 2008 118,788 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to o.s.r tyre sidwall

slight playinn.n.s.f inner tie rod

Pass 13 Jun 2007

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 99,897 miles

all four tyres close to wear indicators

both rear wishbone arms outer bushes slight wear

offside rear top rear suspesion arms slight wear

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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W449 OAX is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W449 OAX, 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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W449 OAX is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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