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EY51 GGF

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 GGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 128,666 miles

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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2013 124,319 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 124,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 121,217 miles

offside front yurte worn low and close to legal limit

shallow cuts to outside wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2012 121,217 miles

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

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

offside front yurte worn low and close to legal limit

shallow cuts to outside wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 118,244 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 118,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,598 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f under gaurd insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2010 114,596 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f under gaurd insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 103,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 103,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,458 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,398 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch insecure advise

offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,072 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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EY51 GGF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY51 GGF, 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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EY51 GGF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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