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Y38 PRO

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,693 mi
Last recorded177,693 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 PRO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 177,693 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 176,563 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 176,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 175,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel tank straps rusting

Fail 20 Mar 2021 175,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck to tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 172,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

fuel tank has been repaired

Pass 9 Nov 2016 169,977 miles

play detected in both front track rod ends

Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,356 miles

n/s front tyre edges wearing

n/s and o/s rear, rear outer ball joint on stabiliser arms minor play

o/s front tyre edges wearing very thin and cracking tread grooves

Pass 11 Nov 2014 165,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 159,872 miles

n/s and o/s rear wishbone bushes minor play

Pass 23 Oct 2012 154,223 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 154,223 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 149,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 149,946 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 145,534 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 138,031 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 132,733 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 125,842 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to fuel tank

Pass 28 Dec 2007 125,842 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to fuel tank

Pass 13 Nov 2006 108,034 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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Y38 PRO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y38 PRO, 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 Y38 PRO registered?

Y38 PRO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y38 PRO safe to buy?

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