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RO51 OEN

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,222 mi
Last recorded107,222 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 107,222 miles

Body has corrosion

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

Suspension and components corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2025 107,222 miles

Body has corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension and components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 107,216 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,829 miles

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 88,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 87,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,445 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,570 miles

N/S/F lower susp arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 80,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,483 miles

under trays fitted engine covers fitted o/s/r brake wear sensor broken but pads ok

Fail 10 Aug 2016 78,484 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted engine covers fitted o/s/r brake wear sensor broken but pads ok

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,395 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,729 miles

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

n/s/f inner cover at wheel arch loose

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,556 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,168 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 OEN is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OEN, 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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What year was RO51 OEN registered?

RO51 OEN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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