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C7 BTV

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 BTV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 135,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,433 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 130,433 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,818 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

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

Oil leak OIL FILTER HOUSING ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 117,816 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BREAK FORCE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement DOG LEG ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BREAK FORCE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak OIL FILTER HOUSING ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,208 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 65,513 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 65,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,643 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 48,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,213 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,257 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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C7 BTV 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 75%.

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 C7 BTV, 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 C7 BTV registered?

C7 BTV is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is C7 BTV safe to buy?

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