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WF51 JWC

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,470 mi
Last recorded127,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 JWC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 127,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Braking system leaking abs unit (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 106,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls

Nearside fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 1 Dec 2016 99,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls

Nearside fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,317 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,364 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,146 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,421 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 56,421 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,043 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,153 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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WF51 JWC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF51 JWC, 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 WF51 JWC registered?

WF51 JWC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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