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LR51 XOE

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,122 mi
Last recorded95,122 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 XOE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,122 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,439 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in nearside inner steering arms

Play in offside inner steering arm

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,875 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in nearside inner steering arms

Play in offside inner steering arm

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,099 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,611 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,833 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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LR51 XOE 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 LR51 XOE, 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 LR51 XOE registered?

LR51 XOE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LR51 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 XOE 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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