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LT51 TJO

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,697 mi
Last recorded143,697 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 TJO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 143,697 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 143,697 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 140,460 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 140,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 137,982 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 137,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 136,457 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 136,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 134,542 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r wheel has been repaired

stability light on

Fail 14 Mar 2012 134,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stability light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 132,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,804 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 128,804 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 May 2009 119,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 107,724 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 107,724 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,521 miles

all tyres worn on edges

off side rear hub bush has play( border line pass)

steering idler has play

Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,674 miles

air bag light on

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 TJO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJO, 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 LT51 TJO registered?

LT51 TJO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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