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X972 HNK

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

44,848 mi
Last recorded44,848 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 HNK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 44,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 44,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 42,881 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2017 42,707 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,088 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,068 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,432 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 32,887 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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X972 HNK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X972 HNK, 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 X972 HNK registered?

X972 HNK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X972 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X972 HNK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X972 HNK have outstanding finance?

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