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Y409 KBB

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 KBB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 139,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 136,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 132,684 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 129,978 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has been run flat but no damage visible other than slight scuffing of sidewalls

Fail 13 May 2011 129,929 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear tyre has been run flat but no damage visible other than slight scuffing of sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2010 123,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 123,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 116,686 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 116,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 114,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 114,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 109,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 109,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y409 KBB is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y409 KBB, 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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Y409 KBB is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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