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X748 RHD

2001 BMW 728

Black Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,606 mi
Last recorded171,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 RHD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 171,606 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2018 166,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 156,150 miles

Non standard suspension fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 145,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 136,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,751 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 127,891 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 124,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 124,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 117,158 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 117,158 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 109,141 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 101,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 92,288 miles

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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X748 RHD is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X748 RHD, 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 X748 RHD registered?

X748 RHD is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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