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SA51 XNX

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,448 mi
Last recorded178,448 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 XNX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 178,448 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 177,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 172,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 162,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 149,190 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 147,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 142,862 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 142,862 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 131,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 119,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 104,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 86,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,260 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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SA51 XNX is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SA51 XNX, 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

How do I check the history of SA51 XNX?

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What year was SA51 XNX registered?

SA51 XNX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SA51 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 XNX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA51 XNX have outstanding finance?

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