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GX51 FJP

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,297 mi
Last recorded186,297 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FJP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 186,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 185,570 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 185,272 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 185,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 184,596 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 184,038 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 181,998 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 181,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 174,781 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler pipe swolen

Pass 19 Nov 2016 164,609 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 160,815 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 137,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,607 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 111,607 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,760 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,499 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,620 miles

Front brake pads low, replacement advised.

Rear brake pads low, replacement advised.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 82,226 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 75,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,328 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,716 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,700 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 64,699 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,420 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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GX51 FJP is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX51 FJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 FJP registered?

GX51 FJP is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is GX51 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 FJP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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