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FX51 WMS

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,000 mi
Last recorded190,000 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WMS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 190,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 155,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 123,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2007 123,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 107,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 97,876 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 97,875 miles

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

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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FX51 WMS is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 WMS, 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 FX51 WMS?

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What year was FX51 WMS registered?

FX51 WMS is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 WMS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX51 WMS have outstanding finance?

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