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RIA 2815

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 2815
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 144,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 139,518 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 139,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Steering box Linkage Arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 138,122 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 137,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 136,615 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 133,744 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017
Pass 30 Apr 2016

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 120,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 120,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 119,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 98,487 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 79,676 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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RIA 2815 is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RIA 2815, 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

How do I check the history of RIA 2815?

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What year was RIA 2815 registered?

RIA 2815 is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RIA 2815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIA 2815 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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