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S9 VCN

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,881 mi
Last recorded156,881 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 VCN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 156,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 152,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 152,314 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 150,899 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,755 miles

travel on parking brake lever

under vehicle corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 144,225 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,454 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,305 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror missing.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,099 miles

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

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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S9 VCN is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S9 VCN, 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 S9 VCN registered?

S9 VCN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is S9 VCN safe to buy?

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