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CV51 TXR

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,827 mi
Last recorded185,827 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 TXR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 185,827 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 185,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 185,732 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 185,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 174,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 182,427 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 181,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 171,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 168,515 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly corroded, pitted & worn.

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

Slight play in n/s steering idler.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 168,515 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly corroded, pitted & worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in n/s steering idler.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 155,974 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jul 2009 155,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 7 Jul 2008 133,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 106,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,892 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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CV51 TXR is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV51 TXR, 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 CV51 TXR registered?

CV51 TXR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is CV51 TXR safe to buy?

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