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X238 SNW

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,713 mi
Last recorded154,713 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 SNW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 154,713 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 151,096 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 148,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 146,584 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 146,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 145,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 142,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 139,561 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 137,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 137,630 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 134,607 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 134,607 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 116,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 96,095 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 96,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 88,025 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X238 SNW is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X238 SNW, 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 X238 SNW registered?

X238 SNW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X238 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 SNW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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