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MW51 HFG

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 HFG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2020

Nearside Front Inner steering linkage has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine mil illuminated

Fail 27 May 2020

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering linkage has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine mil illuminated

Pass 25 May 2019

Nearside Front Inner steering pivot slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber spring seat corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering pivot slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 103,514 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 103,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,109 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 97,207 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,601 miles

rear tyres starting to split on tread

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,056 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,375 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,576 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 86,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 82,086 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 82,086 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 73,946 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,946 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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MW51 HFG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MW51 HFG, 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 MW51 HFG registered?

MW51 HFG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is MW51 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 HFG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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