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W477 VGS

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 VGS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,172 miles

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

N/SF Tyre has fine cracks on threads

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014

nsr tyre wall cut

Fail 18 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre wall cut

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,078 miles

engine mangement light on

Fail 19 Jan 2012 57,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine mangement light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,506 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,506 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,563 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,573 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,306 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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W477 VGS is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W477 VGS, 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 W477 VGS registered?

W477 VGS is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W477 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W477 VGS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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