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PL51 FTV

2002 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

323,854 mi
Last recorded323,854 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 728117,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 FTV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 323,854 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 317,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 317,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 313,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 307,022 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 300,015 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 300,015 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 292,398 miles

Air bag warning light on dash.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 292,398 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on dash.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 284,635 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 250,067 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 250,067 miles

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

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 221,338 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 221,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 191,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 191,141 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 164,544 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 164,544 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 140,537 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 140,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 115,670 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 115,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES ,ALSO NAIL AND SPLIT IN TREAD

PLAY IN N/S REAR ,REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARM JOINT

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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PL51 FTV is a 2002 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 117,575 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 PL51 FTV, 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 24 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 PL51 FTV registered?

PL51 FTV is a 2002 BMW 728, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is PL51 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 FTV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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