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NL51 VOO

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,672 mi
Last recorded78,672 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 VOO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 78,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 74,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 72,833 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 72,831 miles

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached strut lower to hub pinch bolt below requirments (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (255/45R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 66,413 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 66,413 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,810 miles

both front tyres are showing signs of perishing

both rear tyres getting low centre of tread and are showing signs of perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front tyres are showing signs of perishing

both rear tyres getting low centre of tread and are showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,921 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 30,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 28,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 28,056 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 24,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,128 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 22,128 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,979 miles

Offside front brake hose outer sleeve split but no damage to brake hose

Under tray damaged and distorted

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,559 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 17,544 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,940 miles

recommend all brake discs to be skimmed

Fail 4 Jul 2006 15,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Feb 2006 15,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nail in tyre

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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NL51 VOO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NL51 VOO, 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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NL51 VOO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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