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Y185 CWK

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,500 mi
Last recorded148,500 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 CWK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 148,500 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 148,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 146,368 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 141,402 miles

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

Both rear parking brakes recording little effort

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 137,403 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 131,450 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 131,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 122,200 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 122,200 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,001 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 114,550 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,923 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid low

rear brake pads very low

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,698 miles

nearside front lower arm (bent one) rear bush split

nearside front tyre on limit,also two nail in it

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,781 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,248 miles

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

Oil leaking from rear diff.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,902 miles

Advise parking brake adjustment.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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Y185 CWK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y185 CWK, 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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Y185 CWK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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