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LG51 PBZ

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,954 mi
Last recorded175,954 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 PBZ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 175,954 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both steering arm has play

rear no plate deterioted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 175,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both steering arm has play

rear no plate deterioted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 169,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 162,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 157,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 152,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 146,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 139,353 miles

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2008 136,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 95,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner wheel arch panel and under floor panel insecure.

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 PBZ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PBZ, 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 LG51 PBZ registered?

LG51 PBZ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LG51 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 PBZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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