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X49 DWK

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,652 mi
Last recorded143,652 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 DWK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 143,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,047 miles

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 130,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 121,405 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 121,402 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 111,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,725 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 83,416 miles

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

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

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)

dry bush or ball joint noise heard on right rear of car

left windscreen washer jet sprays slightly week

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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X49 DWK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X49 DWK, 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 X49 DWK registered?

X49 DWK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X49 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X49 DWK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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