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CU51 MFN

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,134 mi
Last recorded178,134 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MFN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 178,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 175,236 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 175,231 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 170,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018
Fail 7 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 156,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016
Fail 30 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015
Fail 27 Jul 2015

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,206 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 120,206 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,381 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 95,381 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,912 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 85,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,103 miles

Nearside 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)

some wear in brake discs.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,967 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,168 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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CU51 MFN is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CU51 MFN, 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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CU51 MFN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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