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Y398 YYW

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,250 mi
Last recorded132,250 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 YYW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 132,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 130,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,590 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)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play at both front wheels under braking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,379 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,877 miles

Oil leak

Slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,641 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,057 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 78,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 65,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

dif wet

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

dif wet

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,695 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 8 Jul 2005 35,691 miles

Aim of both headlights too high - adjusted at time of test

Only one o/s washer jet working

Unusual wear pattern on n/s/f tyre

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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Y398 YYW is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y398 YYW, 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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Y398 YYW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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