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MJ51 EBK

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,724 mi
Last recorded126,724 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 EBK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres are slightly cracking within the tread patterns

Pass 25 May 2019 123,570 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 123,561 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 122,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,233 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 117,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,721 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 115,699 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 112,872 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 112,871 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2013 110,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 109,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 105,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 99,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,463 miles

nsr tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,045 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside 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)

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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MJ51 EBK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ51 EBK, 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

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What year was MJ51 EBK registered?

MJ51 EBK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is MJ51 EBK safe to buy?

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