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Y116 FUP

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,627 mi
Last recorded81,627 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 FUP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,627 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,429 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,745 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 70,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 64,837 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 64,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 55,345 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,639 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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Y116 FUP is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y116 FUP, 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 Y116 FUP registered?

Y116 FUP is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y116 FUP safe to buy?

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