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S66 PDW

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,736 mi
Last recorded193,736 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 PDW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 193,736 miles

advise nearside door mirror glass broken

advise offside rear tyre wearing near limit

advise puel pipes corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2014 192,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 192,320 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 186,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 182,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 166,782 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 166,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 150,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 132,500 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 132,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 127,387 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 127,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 116,163 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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S66 PDW is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S66 PDW, 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 S66 PDW registered?

S66 PDW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is S66 PDW safe to buy?

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