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DG51 NKR

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,739 mi
Last recorded142,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NKR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 142,739 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti roll bar linkage boot perishing.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end boot has a small pin hole in it.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,918 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy when spun. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing slightly low but ok at time of test. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured left and right (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering component deformed but serviceable steering idler has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material right and left to flexi hoses very light pitting and corrosion to pipes. ok at present most covered in thick paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,349 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush/ rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear exhaust heat shields partially insecure

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush/ rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside steering support arm worn but not excessive at present.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 133,591 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 133,591 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,965 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,159 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,595 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,282 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 94,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 89,797 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 85,721 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 83,924 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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DG51 NKR is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DG51 NKR, 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 DG51 NKR registered?

DG51 NKR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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