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RO51 ODC

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,931 mi
Last recorded139,931 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 ODC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 139,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 128,826 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 116,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 112,223 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 108,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 108,243 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 106,639 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 102,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,962 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,962 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 69,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,102 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,991 miles

brakes to be checked all round. tyres worn on edges. car out of poss wheel tracking. movement in back wish bone bushes.

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 ODC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO51 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

RO51 ODC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is RO51 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 ODC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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