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RE51 RRO

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RRO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 117,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 114,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 114,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 114,751 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 114,587 miles

both rear tyres cracked between the tread

Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,922 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 107,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,328 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 82,283 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 75,495 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,495 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,171 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,444 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 RRO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE51 RRO, 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 RE51 RRO registered?

RE51 RRO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is RE51 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 RRO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE51 RRO have outstanding finance?

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