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Y185 YAP

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,071 mi
Last recorded137,071 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 YAP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,071 miles

brake pipes painted up

oil leak around engine area

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,917 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,500 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 126,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 124,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 120,976 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 120,976 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009

dash display faulty

Pass 23 Dec 2008 113,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,573 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 110,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 99,573 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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Y185 YAP is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y185 YAP, 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 Y185 YAP registered?

Y185 YAP is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y185 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 YAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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