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MK51 XNO

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,769 mi
Last recorded144,769 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 144,769 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 143,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 142,118 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 140,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,671 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 135,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (T C A ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 132,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front main TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 132,081 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front main TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,741 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 128,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 126,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,874 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 123,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,201 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 116,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,630 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,919 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 XNO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XNO, 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 XNO registered?

MK51 XNO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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