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HV51 PWY

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

275,012 mi
Last recorded275,012 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 275,012 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 275,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 273,209 miles

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 26 Feb 2022 267,518 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damage to lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 263,734 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 263,734 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 258,317 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 258,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 255,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 251,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

err codes in vehicle memory

Fail 24 Jan 2015 251,497 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

err codes in vehicle memory

Pass 10 Jan 2014 246,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 241,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 235,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 225,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 214,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 204,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 183,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage offside front spot light lens.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 155,174 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 155,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage offside front spot light lens.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

nearside front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

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 PWY is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY registered?

HV51 PWY is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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