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X489 MBE

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,248 mi
Last recorded116,248 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 MBE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 105,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,950 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 77,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 70,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,321 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,507 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,808 miles

both front flexi near anti role bar link

Pass 11 May 2009 37,507 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,921 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,181 miles

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

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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X489 MBE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X489 MBE, 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 X489 MBE registered?

X489 MBE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X489 MBE safe to buy?

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