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MK51 JVA

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,002 mi
Last recorded144,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 JVA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 144,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 142,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 135,141 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 133,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 131,305 miles

o/s front tyre worn on uoter edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 125,086 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

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

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

slight residue on bottom of fuel tannk

Pass 15 Feb 2013 117,613 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 117,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,165 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 108,165 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Feb 2011 98,044 miles

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

slight misting of fuel around fuel filler pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,718 miles

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

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

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

nearside under tray damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,660 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front wing liner damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2009 77,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front wing liner damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2008 65,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 53,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 43,789 miles

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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MK51 JVA is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK51 JVA, 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 MK51 JVA registered?

MK51 JVA is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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