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VN51 FVO

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,420 mi
Last recorded174,420 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 FVO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 174,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 174,216 miles

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 174,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 172,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 170,783 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 170,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 168,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 161,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 154,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 137,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 137,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Advise NSF bonnet catch poor to close

Pass 19 Feb 2010 120,712 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,987 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 102,987 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,696 miles

chip in windscreen

freeplay o/s/r lower suspension joint

rear number/plate dis/coloured

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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VN51 FVO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN51 FVO, 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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VN51 FVO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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