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RJ51 PZP

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,638 mi
Last recorded93,638 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PZP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 93,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 89,557 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 85,176 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 80,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 77,381 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 75,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the front and the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 69,579 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the front and the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn very low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 54,471 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres badly cracked/perrished also

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

cracking perrished walls/tread on both front tyres both wearing low on edges

wipers juddering slighty on screen

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,583 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges/cracking on walls

wiper blades juddering

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,835 miles

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

both front tyres have cracking in tread and walls

Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres have cracking in tread and walls

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,363 miles

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

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

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

cracking on walls and tread on both front tyres

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

cracking on walls and tread on both front tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,631 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on edge and wall

Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,630 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres cracking on edge and wall

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,639 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 35,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 31,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 31,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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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RJ51 PZP is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RJ51 PZP, 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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RJ51 PZP is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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