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L7 BXN

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,705 mi
Last recorded106,705 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 BXN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 106,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 105,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 103,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake efficiency 20%

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os on forward most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 23 Oct 2019 90,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner faces : both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os on forward most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear: both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os on forward most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,997 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 77,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sill guards, splash guards, underacrrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no accesss to prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

nsf tyre cracking

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,311 miles

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

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

sill guards, splash guards aind undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jul 2009 66,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

sill guards, splash guards aind undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,052 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,583 miles

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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L7 BXN 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 95%.

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 L7 BXN, 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 L7 BXN registered?

L7 BXN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is L7 BXN safe to buy?

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