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X981 KKG

2001 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,602 mi
Last recorded177,602 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 KKG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 177,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 174,151 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 166,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 166,743 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 155,831 miles

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Fail 19 Mar 2007 155,831 miles

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

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

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

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

both front fog lamps cracked

front lower arm bushes perishing

rear brake discs getting thin

rear pads getting low

slight play in steering idliers

various steering and suspension bushes perishing

windscreen various small stonechips in swept area

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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X981 KKG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X981 KKG, 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 X981 KKG registered?

X981 KKG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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