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GY51 UKA

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 UKA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brakes hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2025

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brakes hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brakes hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brakes hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023

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

Fail 12 May 2023

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 107,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 107,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner side light possably wrong amperage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2021

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020
Pass 21 May 2019 104,650 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine has slight oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/r lens damaged/cracked

Fail 22 May 2018

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine has slight oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/r lens damaged/cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2017

Nearside non obligatory mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering linkage (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lamp unit deteriorated

Oil leak ()

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front and rear brake discs pitted on lip of disc

both front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front and rear brake discs pitted on lip of disc

both front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front indicator lens loosely fitted.

offside rear light lens cracked but not causing any rfr's.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 81,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front indicator lens loosely fitted.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

offside rear light lens cracked but not causing any rfr's.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,280 miles

NSF tyre inner wall slightly detiorated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,346 miles

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Fail 23 Feb 2007 58,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all front lower arm bushes perishing

offside rear top suspension arm ball joint has slight play

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in steering idilers

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,873 miles

rear tyres getting low

rfront brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

all four front lower arm bushes perishing

front brake discs lipped

offside wing repeater and both rear indicators showing white light

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in offside rear top suspension arm

slight play in steering idliers

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,873 miles

all four front lower arm bushes perishing

front brake discs lipped

offside wing repeater and both rear indicators showing white light

rear tyres getting low

rfront brake pads low

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in offside rear top suspension arm

slight play in steering idliers

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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GY51 UKA is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY51 UKA, 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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GY51 UKA is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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