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Y116 DRU

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 DRU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,299 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,566 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,648 miles

Offside Front door mirror casing missing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,596 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror casing missing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished and worn on outer edge

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,967 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 65,967 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 63,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 600,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,855 miles

advise replace rear tyres battery poor

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,138 miles

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

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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Y116 DRU is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y116 DRU, 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 Y116 DRU registered?

Y116 DRU is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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