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NU51 XYD

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,655 mi
Last recorded177,655 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 XYD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 177,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front door post trim loose at seat belt mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake at 18% min standard 16%

Fail 6 Mar 2017 177,642 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort requires investigation (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort requires investigation (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at pipe retainer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

door post trim insecure at seat belt top mount

Pass 11 Nov 2015 170,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 159,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 154,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 147,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 144,227 miles

Oil leak

rear dif oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2012 144,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear dif oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front pads slightly low both sides

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2011 139,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front pads slightly low both sides

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2010 135,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 131,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 125,980 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 125,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 119,397 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 119,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 115,857 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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NU51 XYD is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NU51 XYD, 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 NU51 XYD registered?

NU51 XYD is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NU51 XYD safe to buy?

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