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Y38 TGM

2001 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,165 mi
Last recorded133,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 TGM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 133,165 miles

near side front eng mount leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 106,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,719 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 95,716 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 83,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 67,001 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 TGM is a 2001 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y38 TGM?

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What year was Y38 TGM registered?

Y38 TGM is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y38 TGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 TGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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