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EU51 YRM

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 YRM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024
Pass 6 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022
Pass 16 Jul 2021
Pass 14 Jul 2020
Fail 14 Jul 2020

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 94,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,463 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,328 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,793 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag light is on

Pass 8 Aug 2008 71,968 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,221 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 57,244 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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EU51 YRM is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EU51 YRM, 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

How do I check the history of EU51 YRM?

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What year was EU51 YRM registered?

EU51 YRM is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 YRM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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