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X359 ECL

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 ECL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2011 142,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 142,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 142,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 133,084 miles

Oil leak

front side lights slightly dim

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 May 2010 133,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front side lights slightly dim

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2009 117,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 104,017 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 103,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2007 89,050 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box oil leaks

handbrake release lever broken

o/s front fog light glass broken

Pass 9 May 2006 72,743 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside and offside rear upper suspension joints

Pass 29 Jul 2005 59,775 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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X359 ECL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X359 ECL, 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 X359 ECL registered?

X359 ECL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X359 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X359 ECL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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