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BIG 7281

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,328 mi
Last recorded215,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7281
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 215,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 213,725 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 213,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 208,036 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 208,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 194,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 186,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 182,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 182,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2014 181,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 181,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2013 180,927 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 180,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 172,730 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 20 Sep 2010 163,091 miles

slight play in both rear lower suspen sion bushs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 156,781 miles

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 31 May 2008 144,924 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 144,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 128,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 107,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 86,182 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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BIG 7281 is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BIG 7281, 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 BIG 7281 registered?

BIG 7281 is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BIG 7281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 7281 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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