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B13 FTT

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,055 mi
Last recorded121,055 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 FTT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 121,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,031 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded bottom of fuel tank ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unable to fully inspect the full sill due to guard fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 121,027 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded bottom of fuel tank ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unable to fully inspect the full sill due to guard fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose rubbing when steering on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in rear of o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 118,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 117,989 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 117,986 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 117,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked with white chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 116,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 115,989 miles

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 7 Apr 2015 115,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2014 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,500 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 84,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 56,929 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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B13 FTT is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B13 FTT, 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 B13 FTT registered?

B13 FTT is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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