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KL51 XUO

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,146 mi
Last recorded137,146 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XUO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED@2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [email protected] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 132,974 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 132,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,258 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 126,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,220 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 122,220 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,695 miles

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,695 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play MAIN STEERING ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FRONT SERVICE BRAKES SLIGHTLY IMBALANCED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,989 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 111,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and pereshing

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and pereshing

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear tyres are of diffrent sizes

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,282 miles

Front And Rear Tyres Are Of Different Sizes But Not Across The Same Axle

Minor Corrosion On Front Brake Discs

NSF Tyre Perishing

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

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

OSF Tyre Perishing & Wearing On Outer Edge

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 105,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front And Rear Tyres Are Of Different Sizes But Not Across The Same Axle

Minor Corrosion On Front Brake Discs

NSF Tyre Perishing

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

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

OSF Tyre Perishing & Wearing On Outer Edge

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,268 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,307 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ALONG TREADS

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 91,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 88,245 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,617 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 84,560 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 35,095 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

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 XUO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KL51 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

KL51 XUO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is KL51 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 XUO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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