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FL51 WXS

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,113 mi
Last recorded102,113 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 WXS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 102,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 84,994 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 80,166 miles

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

O/s/f tyre has a bulge

Fail 17 May 2011 80,131 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre has a bulge

Pass 20 May 2010 74,939 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,452 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 68,450 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 95,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FL51 WXS is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL51 WXS, 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 FL51 WXS?

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What year was FL51 WXS registered?

FL51 WXS is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is FL51 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 WXS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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