MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear- at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front, upper tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
trays and covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
unable to see all brake pipes to check
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r tyre underinflated
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GU51 XAR is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GU51 XAR, 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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GU51 XAR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 13 September 2001.
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