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BV51 TYA

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

130,003 mi
Last recorded130,003 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 TYA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 130,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 127,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,928 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,858 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,168 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BV51 TYA is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BV51 TYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 TYA registered?

BV51 TYA is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is BV51 TYA safe to buy?

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