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MM51 UXF

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UXF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2011 128,133 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2011 128,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,166 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 104,132 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 97,688 miles

offside front,nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer tread

Fail 4 Nov 2005 82,859 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 82,859 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MM51 UXF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM51 UXF, 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 MM51 UXF registered?

MM51 UXF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is MM51 UXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 UXF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM51 UXF have outstanding finance?

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