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GJZ 7851

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 7851
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022
Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 128,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 127,010 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 123,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,198 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,411 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 113,411 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 108,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 106,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear coil spring incomplete but function not impaired

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,786 miles

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear coil spring incomplete but function not impaired

Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

milage not readable

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,143 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 102,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 94,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,751 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 55,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,157 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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GJZ 7851 is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GJZ 7851, 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 GJZ 7851 registered?

GJZ 7851 is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GJZ 7851 shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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