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BF51 LCO

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,622 mi
Last recorded160,622 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LCO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 160,622 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on edge

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 148,333 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 141,924 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 118,605 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 113,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 113,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,469 miles

rear brake pad linings low

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,885 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,650 miles

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

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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BF51 LCO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF51 LCO, 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 BF51 LCO registered?

BF51 LCO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BF51 LCO safe to buy?

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