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SP51 YJJ

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,480 mi
Last recorded164,480 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 YJJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 164,480 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 164,480 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 162,966 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 162,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 161,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 156,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 145,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 145,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

crack in windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 139,975 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 139,974 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 11,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 81,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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SP51 YJJ 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 61.5%.

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 SP51 YJJ, 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 SP51 YJJ?

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What year was SP51 YJJ registered?

SP51 YJJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SP51 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 YJJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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