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RE51 DOJ

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 DOJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 110,829 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,746 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 103,746 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 103,440 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator caution brake light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,864 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,351 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,563 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Apr 2008 41,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,442 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 21,182 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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RE51 DOJ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver 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 RE51 DOJ, 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 RE51 DOJ registered?

RE51 DOJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RE51 DOJ safe to buy?

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