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X596 ANW

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,362 mi
Last recorded124,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 ANW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,362 miles

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

offside front side lamp slightly flickering

Fail 15 Jun 2013 124,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front side lamp slightly flickering

Pass 17 Dec 2011 113,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,005 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 98,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,951 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,447 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,016 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 60,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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X596 ANW is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X596 ANW, 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 X596 ANW registered?

X596 ANW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X596 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 ANW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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