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AO51 YLN

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YLN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 142,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2019 142,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 131,773 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

inlet pipe split

rear brake discs pitted and worn

rear brake pads thin

slight play in near side inner rack end

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,792 miles

both front lower rear arms bushes splitt

both rear brake discs pitted and rusty

both rear flexy brake hoses perrished

eml on

front brake discs pitted and rusty

oil leak

slight play in near side lower arm

slight play in near side rear upper arm

slight play in off side rear upper arm

Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in bottom knuckle joint

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower slight play in bottom knuckle joint

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,533 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,354 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small cut but not deep enough to reach the chords

offside front tyre has a small cut but not deep enough to reach the chords

offside handbrake has slightly low effort

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front disc

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 52,520 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,239 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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AO51 YLN is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO51 YLN, 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 AO51 YLN registered?

AO51 YLN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 YLN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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