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X523 TUD

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,799 mi
Last recorded122,799 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 TUD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 122,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 111,823 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 111,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 100,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,683 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,673 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,631 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 89,631 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,589 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,725 miles

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

boot lid does not close down tight

both rear tyres walls starting to crack

Fail 25 Jan 2013 63,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

boot lid does not close down tight

both rear tyres walls starting to crack

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,431 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,092 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,156 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Jan 2007 39,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,136 miles

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

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

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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X523 TUD is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X523 TUD, 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 X523 TUD registered?

X523 TUD is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X523 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 TUD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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