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X407 XPG

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,395 mi
Last recorded112,395 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 XPG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,395 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly not fully returning (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank to front of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 112,395 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly not fully returning (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank to front of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Kidney grille insecure/ Broken

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure- likely to become detached, requires attention

Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,718 miles

Headlight washers not working

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 99,718 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Headlight washers not working

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,666 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 98,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,193 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 90,193 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,527 miles

Front front bushes worn slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2018 80,525 miles

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

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

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

Front front bushes worn slightly

Rear flexi hoses perished slightlt

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,119 miles

Nearside Rear suspension slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,119 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear suspension slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,193 miles

Rear indicator bulbs slightly white in colour

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under tray damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,096 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ns mirror poor

under tray damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,915 miles

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

rear indicator bulbs starting to turn white

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,708 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,540 miles

front tyres bald on edges

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Fail 18 Jan 2011 29,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres bald on edges

rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,614 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,240 miles

chip in windscreen [5mm ]

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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X407 XPG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X407 XPG, 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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X407 XPG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X407 XPG safe to buy?

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