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Y127 UCS

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,860 mi
Last recorded62,860 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 UCS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn close on edges

rear pads low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,860 miles

both front tyres worn close on edges

rear pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,179 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 59,041 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,922 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 54,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,235 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,211 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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Y127 UCS is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y127 UCS, 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

How do I check the history of Y127 UCS?

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What year was Y127 UCS registered?

Y127 UCS is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y127 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y127 UCS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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