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W454 TCS

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 TCS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,827 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 106,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear drive shaft gaitor torn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,175 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,380 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,377 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,279 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer edge showing heavy wear.

various other pipes on car showing light corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,185 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 51,182 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,058 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 44,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

mid rear seat belt anchor catch cover missing

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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W454 TCS is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W454 TCS, 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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What year was W454 TCS registered?

W454 TCS is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W454 TCS safe to buy?

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