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RO51 LAL

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,843 mi
Last recorded173,843 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 LAL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 173,843 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 173,843 miles

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

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

play in steering n/s drop link

Pass 21 Jun 2013 160,219 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 160,212 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 22 Jun 2012 148,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 131,930 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 131,928 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,847 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 118,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,793 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,619 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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RO51 LAL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO51 LAL, 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 RO51 LAL registered?

RO51 LAL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is RO51 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 LAL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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