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PJ51 CXE

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,775 mi
Last recorded153,775 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 CXE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 153,775 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 153,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 151,999 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet needs attention

Fail 23 May 2018 151,999 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Washer jet needs attention

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 150,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 148,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 144,961 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 144,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 142,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 140,070 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 140,070 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,126 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 133,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 129,696 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 126,579 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 126,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 123,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 118,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 118,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PJ51 CXE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ51 CXE, 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 PJ51 CXE registered?

PJ51 CXE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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