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RV51 AZG

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,993 mi
Last recorded156,993 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 AZG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 156,993 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 150,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 146,328 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pump screaming

Pass 30 Mar 2011 137,187 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

engine light on

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 1 Oct 2010 137,165 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 133,002 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 130,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 124,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 123,837 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 119,471 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 119,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RV51 AZG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV51 AZG, 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 RV51 AZG registered?

RV51 AZG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RV51 AZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 AZG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV51 AZG have outstanding finance?

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