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X271 XPH

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,636 mi
Last recorded111,636 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 XPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,636 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 98,234 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,404 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,103 miles

play in both rear upper ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,337 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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

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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X271 XPH is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X271 XPH, 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

How do I check the history of X271 XPH?

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What year was X271 XPH registered?

X271 XPH is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X271 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X271 XPH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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