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LG51 OXK

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,164 mi
Last recorded60,164 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OXK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,157 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,024 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 59,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,311 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,454 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,812 miles

front wahers poor

on lock rocking steering slight play on drag links

Fail 8 Oct 2010 53,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wahers poor

on lock rocking steering slight play on drag links

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,797 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear lower arm bushes slight play

steering has slight play on drag links on lock

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,869 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,367 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,265 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 25,546 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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LG51 OXK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG51 OXK, 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 LG51 OXK registered?

LG51 OXK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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