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GU51 XAZ

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,012 mi
Last recorded194,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XAZ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 194,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 186,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread screws corroded (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

service brake and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 177,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes & brake pipes front to rear covered in undersealants.

under-trays fitted.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 177,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes & brake pipes front to rear covered in undersealants.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 170,179 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 162,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine leaking oil

Fail 4 Nov 2013 162,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine leaking oil

Pass 23 Nov 2012 155,941 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 155,872 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 7 Nov 2011 142,746 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 142,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 126,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 111,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips on windscreen

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,009 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 88,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XAZ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

GU51 XAZ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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