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MK51 OPM

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OPM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 14 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,732 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise : nearside front steering idler bushe slightly bushe

Fail 19 Feb 2016 134,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise : nearside front steering idler bushe slightly bushe

Pass 23 Feb 2015 126,099 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 126,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 121,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

spare tyre deflated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 121,830 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,638 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 114,929 miles

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

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

rear n/s park brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2011 114,929 miles

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

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

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

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

rear n/s park brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 108,800 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 108,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,845 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 93,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 84,481 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 OPM is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MK51 OPM, 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 OPM registered?

MK51 OPM is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is MK51 OPM safe to buy?

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