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G5 EXL

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 EXL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 70,151 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED AT REAR ()

Central Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL PIPE CORRODED AT FRONT OF TANK ()

Fail 18 Nov 2025 70,396 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking LEAKING AT FILLER HOSE CONNECTION (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED AT REAR ()

Central Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL PIPE CORRODED AT FRONT OF TANK ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,150 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s brake pipes to rear grease covered preven ting full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s brake pipes to rear grease covered preven ting full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,800 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,306 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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G5 EXL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G5 EXL, 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 G5 EXL?

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What year was G5 EXL registered?

G5 EXL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is G5 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 EXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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