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MV51 ZTG

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,165 mi
Last recorded191,165 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 191,165 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 183,825 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 183,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 174,930 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 174,926 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 164,530 miles

both front tyres badly worn outer edges

front discs worn

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 7 Oct 2008 145,492 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 145,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

nearside wiper blade smears

Pass 9 Oct 2007 126,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,595 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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MV51 ZTG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV51 ZTG, 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 MV51 ZTG registered?

MV51 ZTG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MV51 ZTG safe to buy?

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