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S121 BMW

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests47 (41 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 BMW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

41 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2026 41,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 41,081 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 76,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,021 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 39,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 33,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 33,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 76,647 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 31,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 76,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 28,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 28,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,050 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2013 70,156 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,593 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 12,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,704 miles

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

small nicks in both nearside tyres, outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Apr 2007 54,704 miles

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

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

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

small nicks in both nearside tyres, outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 38,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S121 BMW is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 S121 BMW, 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 S121 BMW registered?

S121 BMW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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