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T7 BCW

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

214,715 mi
Last recorded214,715 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 BCW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 214,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 211,789 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 211,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 208,198 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 202,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drop sill corroded

Offside outer sill at rear by jacking point

Pass 24 Aug 2021
Fail 24 Aug 2021

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 188,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 188,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 174,631 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 174,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 169,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 11 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Cv gaiters slightly deteriated

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Cv gaiters slightly deteriated

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 156,320 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight power steering leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 156,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 151,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 151,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 143,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 143,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 136,690 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 129,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,050 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,086 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 105,527 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 105,484 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 100,523 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 93,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 84,831 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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T7 BCW is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T7 BCW, 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 T7 BCW registered?

T7 BCW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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