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AV51 UBN

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UBN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 152,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) BOTH SIDE (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER NEATH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,844 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,741 miles

Engine light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres outer wall cut

Fail 25 Feb 2018 139,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres outer wall cut

Pass 23 Feb 2017 132,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills covered with panel

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 1 Feb 2016 125,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills covered with panel

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,581 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 119,396 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 117,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 115,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,023 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 110,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 70,736 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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AV51 UBN is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV51 UBN, 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 AV51 UBN registered?

AV51 UBN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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