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W591 MBU

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,618 mi
Last recorded140,618 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW591 MBU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 140,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 131,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,480 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 125,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 118,090 miles

off side rear/near side rear brake discs corroded

offside/nearside front linkrod top rubbers

Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 113,692 miles

N/S Steering idler arm has slight play

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/Front tyre worn slightly on inner and inner edges

Oil leak evident

Rear brake discs are worn

Fail 8 May 2012 113,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

N/S Steering idler arm has slight play

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

O/S/Front tyre worn slightly on inner and inner edges

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

Oil leak evident

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 108,493 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,817 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 96,817 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 23 Jun 2009 85,377 miles

n/s/r seatbelt buckle not locking into housing

slight play in n/s steering drag link

Pass 19 May 2008 71,866 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 May 2007 62,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,826 miles

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

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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W591 MBU is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W591 MBU, 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 W591 MBU registered?

W591 MBU is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W591 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W591 MBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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