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4 DRH

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 DRH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 97,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 88,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,496 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 81,496 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,617 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,864 miles

nearside rear hand brake effort little low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,486 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,765 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,661 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,428 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 13,416 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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4 DRH is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 103,890 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 4 DRH, 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 25 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4 DRH registered?

4 DRH is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is 4 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 DRH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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