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M2 WGF

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,082 mi
Last recorded148,082 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 WGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 148,082 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front window darkened

offside front window darkened

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,077 miles

nearside front window darkened

offside front window darkened

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,709 miles

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

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

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

nearside front window darkened

offside front window darkened

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2015 120,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jun 2013 102,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,630 miles

heat shields missing & adrift

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,032 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 72,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 55,248 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M2 WGF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M2 WGF, 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 M2 WGF registered?

M2 WGF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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