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GU51 XAR

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,755 mi
Last recorded188,755 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XAR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 188,755 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 188,728 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 178,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 144,152 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 144,125 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,958 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,102 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 80,102 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,272 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

unable to see all brake pipes to check

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,776 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 61,772 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,338 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,136 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,135 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,638 miles

o/s/r tyre underinflated

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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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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What year was GU51 XAR registered?

GU51 XAR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GU51 XAR safe to buy?

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