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Y106 CCV

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,697 mi
Last recorded173,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 CCV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 173,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubbers brocken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 173,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed can see cord in the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubbers brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 165,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on to exhaust risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 165,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking on to exhaust risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 156,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Ball joint... (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 May 2017 156,637 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink..... (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Ball joint... (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,329 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 29 May 2015 131,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 23 May 2014 121,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 117,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 111,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,621 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,991 miles

FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSES CRACKED

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S REAR UPPER ,REAR OUTER BALL JOINTS

Fail 27 Mar 2008 78,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSES CRACKED

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S REAR UPPER ,REAR OUTER BALL JOINTS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,785 miles

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

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

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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Y106 CCV is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y106 CCV, 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 Y106 CCV registered?

Y106 CCV is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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