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738 KRE

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration738 KRE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,186 miles

nearside steering idler arm worn

slight play nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

slight play offside rear upper suspension arm bush wornj

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,984 miles

slight play nearside idler arm

slight play rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 51,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear to front brake discs

Wear to nearside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 41,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 41,243 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,754 miles

o/s windscreen wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,918 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,367 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outter edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,815 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 22,944 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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738 KRE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 738 KRE, 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.

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What year was 738 KRE registered?

738 KRE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is 738 KRE safe to buy?

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