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Y399 WGJ

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy No rear silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 135,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy No rear silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 135,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hits wheel arch liner on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust noisy both rear silencers have been removed (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension has been lowered and rear wheels have camber

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,410 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,619 miles

crack to nearside windscreen not affecting drivers view.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 98,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

crack to nearside windscreen not affecting drivers view.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 80,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Front both brake hoses run very close to front anti roll bar link rods when steering is locked

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Front both brake hoses run very close to front anti roll bar link rods when steering is locked

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 75,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,586 miles

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear rubber jacking pad missing

plastic under tray missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on dash board

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear rubber jacking pad missing

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing and tread wearing low

plastic under tray missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,862 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear jack point rubber missing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2011 58,076 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2010 55,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,355 miles

dent nearside front

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,355 miles

dent nearside front

Pass 10 May 2007 37,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,040 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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Y399 WGJ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y399 WGJ, 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 Y399 WGJ registered?

Y399 WGJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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