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PJ51 VSZ

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,222 mi
Last recorded172,222 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 VSZ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 172,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 165,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edges and close to Legal Limit

Pass 7 Apr 2015 159,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off-side front tyre worn at outer shoulders

Fail 7 Apr 2015 159,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light staying on indicating a fault

off-side front tyre worn at outer shoulders

Pass 3 Apr 2014 149,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner and outer sidewall cut but no cords visible

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 149,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front inner and outer sidewall cut but no cords visible

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 138,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 130,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 130,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 117,639 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 117,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,134 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 96,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 80,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 68,228 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 VSZ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ51 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

PJ51 VSZ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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