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CA51 JXK

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

201,043 mi
Last recorded201,043 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 JXK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 201,043 miles

corrosion outer sill

Pass 16 May 2023 194,006 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 194,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 189,910 miles

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 12 May 2022 189,907 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 14 May 2021 186,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 180,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 178,406 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 178,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 172,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 172,487 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 169,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 163,931 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 157,825 miles

Nearside Inner 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 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 144,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 133,329 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 122,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 109,473 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 109,398 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 90,398 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 79,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs in poor condition.

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,732 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,312 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads low .

Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,336 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 54,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,388 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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CA51 JXK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CA51 JXK, 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 CA51 JXK registered?

CA51 JXK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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