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DY51 HMH

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

168,354 mi
Last recorded168,354 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 HMH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 168,354 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 168,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 165,892 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 163,625 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 161,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 158,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 15,365 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 142,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 134,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 118,986 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 102,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in nearside steering idler fixing.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,338 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,523 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,462 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 72,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,804 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 59,682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,397 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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DY51 HMH is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DY51 HMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY51 HMH registered?

DY51 HMH is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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