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Y188 DMD

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,948 mi
Last recorded127,948 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 DMD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 127,948 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 126,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,177 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,705 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,436 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension wear present

Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,621 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension wear present

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,563 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,512 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2013 98,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 94,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,069 miles

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wishbones

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,718 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,116 miles

Advise brake fluid low in resevoir

Advise front brake pads VERY low

Advise front discs corroded

Advise rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,475 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 19,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,097 miles

both rear tyres perished

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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Y188 DMD is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y188 DMD, 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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Y188 DMD is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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