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GKZ 8755

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,336 mi
Last recorded86,336 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 8755
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,887 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 83,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,613 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,404 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,756 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,222 miles

possible noise on offside rear wheel bearing. may be differential wear

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 76,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,116 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 76,111 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,022 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 75,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 73,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 67,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,129 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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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GKZ 8755 is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GKZ 8755, 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 GKZ 8755 registered?

GKZ 8755 is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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