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WJ51 UON

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 UON
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,223 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,429 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear sub frame pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 93,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear sub frame pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,271 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,610 miles

Front tyres o/s & n/s slightly deteriorated

Front wipers smear screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight fuel leak from filler hose on fuel tank

Fail 9 Feb 2016 78,610 miles

Front tyres o/s & n/s slightly deteriorated

Front wipers smear screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight fuel leak from filler hose on fuel tank

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,824 miles

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

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

signs of fuel around tank filler pipe but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

signs of fuel around tank filler pipe but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,596 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,251 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,907 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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WJ51 UON is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ51 UON, 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 WJ51 UON registered?

WJ51 UON is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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