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LL51 YAF

2001 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 YAF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 25 Nov 2024

Front Both front lower rear facing suspenison arm bush slightly worn

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel rubbing wheel arch liner on full lock

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 106,453 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wheel rubbing wheel arch liner on full lock

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

sill cover fitted not allowwing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2023 100,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,383 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,708 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both slight white (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,862 miles

Offside Rear slight play in upper suspension link joint

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,396 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,396 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wipers start to smear

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,354 miles

rear brakediscs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,655 miles

both rear brake discs corroded stil have 50% face. left on inner and outer face

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,195 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,914 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,892 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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LL51 YAF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LL51 YAF, 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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LL51 YAF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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