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HV51 DDY

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

207,648 mi
Last recorded207,648 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 DDY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 207,648 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 205,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 204,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 203,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 202,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 201,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 199,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 197,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 187,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 152,325 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 152,325 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 133,156 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,445 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 77,766 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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HV51 DDY is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 HV51 DDY, 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 HV51 DDY registered?

HV51 DDY is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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