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LG51 XJD

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,328 mi
Last recorded168,328 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XJD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 168,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 160,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 160,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2017 152,078 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as front to rear pipes pass the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear of the two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 142,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer joint front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 131,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,169 miles

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread.

both rear tyres slight wear edge of tread.

offside rear lower pin bush slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,105 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,319 miles

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,661 miles

Front brake pads very low.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,419 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 72,406 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 72,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XJD is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

LG51 XJD is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LG51 XJD safe to buy?

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