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PG51 FVZ

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,441 mi
Last recorded170,441 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FVZ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 170,441 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 168,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 165,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 163,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 163,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 161,192 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 161,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 152,687 miles

Engine warning light on.

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

Oil leak.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 152,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine warning light on.

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

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 133,765 miles

Both front tyre worn on inner shoulders.

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 133,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2014 117,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,476 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,067 miles

advise front brake pads worn to approx.2mm

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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PG51 FVZ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PG51 FVZ, 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 PG51 FVZ registered?

PG51 FVZ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is PG51 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG51 FVZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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