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X757 UYX

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,849 mi
Last recorded130,849 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX757 UYX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 130,849 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,847 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,909 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,909 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside headlamp wash not working. brake warning lamp not working.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 128,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp wash not working. brake warning lamp not working.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 123,539 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 112,284 miles

Both rear tyres worn down

Brake warning lamp on

Some movement at both rear lower suspension cross bolt bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2010 112,284 miles

Both rear tyres worn down

Brake warning lamp on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some movement at both rear lower suspension cross bolt bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,319 miles

engine cover fitted

engine tray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2008 100,317 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

engine tray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,691 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

under shields fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2008 90,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 76,600 miles

Engine top and bottom covers ,sill covers and several covers under car .

Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,918 miles

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

plastic sills .Engine under tray .rear covers fitted

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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X757 UYX is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X757 UYX, 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 X757 UYX registered?

X757 UYX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X757 UYX safe to buy?

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