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EJ51 WRG

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,516 mi
Last recorded177,516 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WRG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 177,516 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017

HID kit fitted

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

boot lid does not catch shut

coolant header tank leaking

engine light on

nearside washer not working

number plate light intermitantly pulsates

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 30 May 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

HID kit fitted

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

boot lid does not catch shut

coolant header tank leaking

engine light on

nearside washer not working

number plate light intermitantly pulsates

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 21 May 2016
Pass 28 May 2015 150,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 168,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 166,156 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 154,195 miles

offside rear tyres starting to detariate.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 162,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 162,145 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 157,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 157,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 148,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 142,063 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2008 138,408 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 138,408 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bad oil leak (possable oil cooler pipe,undertray fitted)

both rear indicators discoloured

offside front tyre low on edge

side wall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2007 135,062 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

boot lid not holding

nearside washer jet partly blocked

oil leak engine poss p,a,s fluid

side wall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2007 118,828 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2007 118,828 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes poor condition

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,572 miles

Rear disc pads thin

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

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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EJ51 WRG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ51 WRG, 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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EJ51 WRG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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