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Y131 BPH

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,593 mi
Last recorded141,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 BPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 141,593 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 123,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 120,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 114,825 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 109,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine underside very oily

exhaust corroding

front pads close to limits/very low

rear brakes getting low

slight play in near side steering idler arm bush

Fail 12 Feb 2013 109,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine underside very oily

exhaust corroding

front pads close to limits/very low

rear brakes getting low

slight play in near side steering idler arm bush

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,617 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 94,892 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear tyre treads starting to get low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,878 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,342 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,497 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 53,221 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y131 BPH is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y131 BPH, 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 Y131 BPH registered?

Y131 BPH is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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