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LV51 LJK

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,836 mi
Last recorded172,836 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LJK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 172,836 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 160,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 141,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 141,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 118,304 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated/corroded

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,989 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 103,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,374 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 93,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 82,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,929 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,929 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 34,753 miles

Slight wear in steering box droparm balljoint

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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LV51 LJK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LV51 LJK, 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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LV51 LJK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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