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PK51 ZYJ

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,773 mi
Last recorded117,773 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 117,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 113,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,266 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,343 miles

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

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

all 4x tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,482 miles

Glovebox handle broken

N/S front brake disc worn

O/S front brake disc worn

Airbag warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2012 105,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Glovebox handle broken

N/S front brake disc worn

O/S front brake disc worn

Airbag warning light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,868 miles

offside front brake hose close to abs sensor wire

Pass 23 Jan 2010 97,910 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

rear tyres low on tread 2/3mm in centres

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 88,911 miles

Near side front lower ball joint boot split

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,869 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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PK51 ZYJ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PK51 ZYJ, 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 PK51 ZYJ registered?

PK51 ZYJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is PK51 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 ZYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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