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W20 BJW

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 BJW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 153,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 153,948 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 11 Jun 2019 153,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2018 153,143 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 153,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 153,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 152,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 150,331 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 145,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 139,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 138,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 132,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 132,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 130,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 130,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 122,547 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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W20 BJW 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 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 W20 BJW, 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

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What year was W20 BJW registered?

W20 BJW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is W20 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W20 BJW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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