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KJ51 MJF

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,424 mi
Last recorded173,424 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 MJF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 173,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 171,074 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 171,073 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 166,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 164,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 161,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 161,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 152,909 miles

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 152,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 152,906 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 default limits CAT (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment AND COVER. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ENGINE BAY (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 138,102 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,071 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 125,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 106,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,558 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,623 miles

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

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)

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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KJ51 MJF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KJ51 MJF, 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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KJ51 MJF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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