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X48 KTR

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,120 mi
Last recorded161,120 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 KTR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 161,120 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 154,538 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 154,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 148,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 148,604 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 141,389 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 141,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 132,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades are not clearing very well advise replacement.

slight play in both top trailing arms advise replacement.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 132,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades are not clearing very well advise replacement.

slight play in both top trailing arms advise replacement.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 115,470 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 115,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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X48 KTR 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 54.5%.

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 X48 KTR, 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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What year was X48 KTR registered?

X48 KTR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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