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VU51 MWE

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 MWE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017

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

both front steering arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front idler arm ball joints has slight play

nearside front steering arm boot cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 130,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,953 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outter edges.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both rear tyres worn on outter edges.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,203 miles

both front lower rear rear arms inner bushes badly detiroated

both front tires worn on outside edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,733 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 60,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,559 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,189 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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VU51 MWE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VU51 MWE, 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 VU51 MWE registered?

VU51 MWE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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