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L1 RNC

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,752 mi
Last recorded82,752 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 RNC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 81,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,113 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 81,094 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 21 YEARS OLD, ALL OTHERS 11 YEARS OLD

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 77,962 miles

Slight corrosion starting on offside front brake pipe

Slight movement in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,396 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,086 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 47,860 miles

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

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

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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L1 RNC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L1 RNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L1 RNC registered?

L1 RNC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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