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W637 RKM

2000 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,471 mi
Last recorded177,471 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 RKM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 177,471 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR, AND REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner TRACK ROD BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower ROSE BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Fail 1 Sep 2025 177,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened SHOCK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR, AND REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner TRACK ROD BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower ROSE BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2024 173,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 172,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 171,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 166,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 162,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 158,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 153,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 147,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 142,393 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,917 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 121,917 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,564 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,608 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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W637 RKM is a 2000 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W637 RKM, 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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W637 RKM is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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