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ML51 FDE

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 FDE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyre treads 4mm

offside steering box drop arm ball joint boot split open!

windscreen washers pumping intermitant

Pass 8 Jul 2010 107,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

lhf anti roll link gaiter split

some play rhf anti roll link

Fail 1 Jul 2010 106,941 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside track rond inner joint cover split and hanging off

nearside front ant-rollbar link joint covers split

offside front anti-rollbar link play in joints

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,348 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 91,370 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,444 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 80,128 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,718 miles

slight play o/s/r top ball joint keep check

wiper blades poor condition keep check

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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ML51 FDE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML51 FDE, 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 ML51 FDE registered?

ML51 FDE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is ML51 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 FDE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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