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Y144 CFR

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,021 mi
Last recorded148,021 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 CFR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 148,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 148,021 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 140,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 82,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,844 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts to the inner sidewall that do not reach the cords

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,102 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,978 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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Y144 CFR is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green 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 Y144 CFR, 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 Y144 CFR registered?

Y144 CFR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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