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NA51 WGF

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,265 mi
Last recorded156,265 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 WGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 156,265 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak-both front brake pipes corroded-rear tyres wearing low-n/s/f shocker damp-both front jacking point areas corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,001 miles

n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ inner arms have slight play-both sides front jacking points corroded-all steering idlers have slight play

service and parking brakes passed on limits-both sides rear lower suspension arm bushes have slight play-oil leak-n/s/f/ tyre on limit-o/s/r/ wheel bearing slight play-n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,286 miles

rear service and parking brake passed on limit-o/s/f lower front ball joint has slight play-all tyres on limit-n/s/f shocker damp-x2 front brake pipes corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded

x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-rear brake pads worn low-front brake pads worn low-n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 119,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 93,183 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 87,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 87,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,737 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,625 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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NA51 WGF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NA51 WGF, 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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NA51 WGF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NA51 WGF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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