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SN51 NSE

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,594 mi
Last recorded46,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 NSE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,594 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,544 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 45,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet will not open ]fail]

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

ecu light on

nearside tyre slight dry cracking

sill covers fitted

will not start/run without battery pack [fail]

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,468 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 45,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,534 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 44,534 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,187 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,187 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,642 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 38,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SN51 NSE 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 SN51 NSE, 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.

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What year was SN51 NSE registered?

SN51 NSE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SN51 NSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 NSE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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