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X783 XFS

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,530 mi
Last recorded129,530 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 XFS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 129,530 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 129,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front discs worn

steering arms have slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,683 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 120,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2012 120,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

play felt in steering system

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

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

front tyres wearing on inneredges

parking brake release switch sticking

rubbing noise from rear wheel when rotated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,677 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 106,609 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 101,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 75,342 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges †

Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,316 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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X783 XFS is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X783 XFS, 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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X783 XFS is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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