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RO51 OHL

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,268 mi
Last recorded180,268 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 180,268 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 173,644 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2022 173,644 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 166,763 miles

Engine covers and full under-trays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (Sill Covers fitted not allowing full inspection) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 161,849 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear heatshield loose

Fail 8 Sep 2020 161,846 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,764 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 159,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 156,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 150,248 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 150,748 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 144,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 141,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 136,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 131,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,232 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 121,228 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 116,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007
Pass 9 Aug 2006 105,060 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 OHL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OHL, 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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RO51 OHL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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