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SL51 UOF

2001 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,665 mi
Last recorded91,665 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UOF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 91,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 86,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full lower vehicle protection kit fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2011 86,089 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full lower vehicle protection kit fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 73,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 59,468 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 51,053 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 51,015 miles

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

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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SL51 UOF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL51 UOF, 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 SL51 UOF registered?

SL51 UOF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SL51 UOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 UOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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