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FV51 GZM

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

207,710 mi
Last recorded207,710 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GZM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 207,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 207,696 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 199,744 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 192,060 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 192,060 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 178,255 miles

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

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

Various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 168,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f engine mount repaired

Fail 18 Dec 2014 168,462 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 160,218 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 160,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 160,076 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 151,391 miles

o/s engine mounting arm broken

play in centre drag link

Fail 9 Dec 2011 140,587 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S ENGINE MOUNTING ARM BROKEN

Pass 9 Dec 2011 140,587 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S ENGINE MOUNTING ARM BROKEN

Pass 9 Dec 2010 128,480 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 128,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 117,996 miles

N/S/F STEERING IDLER ARM HAS SLIGHT WEARAND PLAY

Pass 9 Dec 2008 111,305 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 111,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 104,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,540 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 93,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 82,245 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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FV51 GZM is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FV51 GZM, 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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What year was FV51 GZM registered?

FV51 GZM is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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