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SIL 7057

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,216 mi
Last recorded178,216 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 7057
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 178,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 176,782 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 175,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 174,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 173,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 171,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 166,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 161,407 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,214 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 154,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 149,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 141,696 miles

Both rear indicators slightly faded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,363 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 133,353 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,511 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 92,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front & rear discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,505 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front & rear discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,602 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)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 88,602 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,197 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,239 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 75,238 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,151 miles

A.slight play in steering box

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

a.o/s/r exhaust bracket cracked but still surports exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2005 52,763 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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SIL 7057 is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SIL 7057, 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 SIL 7057 registered?

SIL 7057 is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is SIL 7057 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 7057 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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