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Y106 YBL

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,962 mi
Last recorded137,962 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 YBL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 137,962 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 137,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 122,839 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)

abs lamp indicated fault-now ok on test

Pass 1 Jul 2008 106,746 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 106,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 92,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,444 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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Y106 YBL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

Y106 YBL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y106 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y106 YBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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