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NJ51 OBD

2001 BMW 728

Blue Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,727 mi
Last recorded132,727 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 OBD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,727 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 132,727 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 127,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

slight rear diff oil leak

slight steering linkage play

Fail 7 Nov 2012 123,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 123,446 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dif oil leak

o/s/f door mirrior cracked

o/s/f indicator cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing play

steering linkage play

Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dif oil leak

o/s/f door mirrior cracked

o/s/f indicator cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing play

steering linkage play

Fail 15 Oct 2010 114,123 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 114,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,231 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,107 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 72,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,863 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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NJ51 OBD is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NJ51 OBD, 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 NJ51 OBD registered?

NJ51 OBD is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NJ51 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 OBD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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