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KL51 HLE

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,651 mi
Last recorded204,651 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 HLE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 204,651 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 186,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 180,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 180,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 178,383 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 174,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 170,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 163,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 160,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 160,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 160,379 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 7 Apr 2014 160,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 156,762 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 2 Apr 2012 154,801 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,665 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 8 Apr 2010 152,569 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 7 Apr 2010 152,559 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 2 Apr 2009 145,436 miles

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

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 28 Mar 2008 135,960 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 135,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 127,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 127,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 107,999 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 107,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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KL51 HLE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL51 HLE, 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 KL51 HLE registered?

KL51 HLE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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