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Y186 CCV

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,684 mi
Last recorded112,684 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 CCV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 101,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 101,896 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,604 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,591 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,652 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise play/wear at offside rear tie bar ball joint(rearmost)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise play/wear at offside rear tie bar ball joint(rearmost)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,541 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 71,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre 1.6mm tread(legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

advise rear brake imbalance

Fail 1 Nov 2007 63,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,178 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 51,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,905 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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Y186 CCV is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y186 CCV, 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 Y186 CCV registered?

Y186 CCV is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y186 CCV safe to buy?

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