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DU51 YPR

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,508 mi
Last recorded71,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YPR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 71,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,456 miles

All four tyres slightly perished/cracked

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,714 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 69,714 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019

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

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

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

all tyres are perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,343 miles

All tyres are perishing and cracking on outer sidewalls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 67,343 miles

All tyres are perishing and cracking on outer sidewalls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 65,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f jacking pad missing

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator wires damaged and fouling wheel

oil leak/power steering fluid leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,727 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,713 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,713 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 51,108 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 51,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,374 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,731 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 116,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 98,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,415 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 83,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DU51 YPR is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU51 YPR, 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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DU51 YPR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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