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LT51 DYM

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

227,527 mi
Last recorded227,527 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 DYM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 227,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 226,415 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 225,942 miles

Offside Rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 26 Nov 2022 224,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 223,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 222,869 miles

Front little oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2019 220,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 218,206 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 218,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 216,222 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 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)

Oil leak ()

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

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 3 May 2017 216,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 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)

Oil leak ()

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

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 9 May 2016 212,726 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion jacking point

Fail 5 May 2016 212,654 miles

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion jacking point

Pass 6 May 2015 205,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 199,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 187,990 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear exhaust mount broken off.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 1 May 2012 187,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear exhaust mount broken off.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 May 2011 178,562 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 178,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 164,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 152,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 140,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 131,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 121,915 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2005 107,408 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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LT51 DYM is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LT51 DYM, 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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LT51 DYM is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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