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LN51 YAF

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 YAF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015
Fail 19 Aug 2015

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 115,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 114,846 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 110,104 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,048 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,048 miles

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

both sills covered in plastic trim

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,015 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 92,753 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers and sills fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,884 miles

foot (hand )brake travel geting long

plastic covers fitted

play in osr suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,619 miles

osr lower suspension arm rear bush has play

rear brake pads geting low

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,124 miles

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

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)

plastic undertray fitted

rear pads getting low pad sensors fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,833 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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LN51 YAF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LN51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN51 YAF?

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What year was LN51 YAF registered?

LN51 YAF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LN51 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 YAF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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