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LUI 788

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,171 mi
Last recorded175,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 788
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 175,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 174,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 173,093 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 172,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 170,626 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 165,116 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 157,552 miles

Both rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 157,552 miles

Both rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 148,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,617 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,292 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm centre tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,176 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,579 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 63,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 52,729 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in windscreen

slight water damage to rear no plate

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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LUI 788 is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LUI 788, 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 LUI 788?

You can check the full history of LUI 788 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LUI 788 registered?

LUI 788 is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LUI 788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 788 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUI 788 have outstanding finance?

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