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HG51 ZHJ

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,659 mi
Last recorded176,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 ZHJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 176,659 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 176,649 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 164,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 161,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

oil leak

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in nearside front idler arm bush

Fail 2 Nov 2015 161,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excessive (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

oil leak

slight play in nearside front idler arm bush

Pass 15 Sep 2014 146,012 miles

O/s headlamp dip pattern poor.

O/s/r & n/s/r upper rear suspension arms have play in outer joint, advise attention.

O/s/r wheel binding, advise attention.

Slight play in o/s & n/s rear lower outer drive hub bushes.

Steering idler has play.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 145,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s rear outer side light has incorrect bulb fitted (to bright), advise attention.

O/s headlamp dip pattern poor.

O/s/r & n/s/r upper rear suspension arms have play in outer joint, advise attention.

O/s/r wheel binding, advise attention.

Slight play in o/s & n/s rear lower outer drive hub bushes.

Steering idler has play.

Fail 5 Jun 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 138,513 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,062 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 114,572 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 114,572 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,902 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 73,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HG51 ZHJ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HG51 ZHJ, 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 HG51 ZHJ registered?

HG51 ZHJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is HG51 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 ZHJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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