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Y434 XDS

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 XDS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,442 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear diff is leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,366 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in nearside rear suspension rose bush

slight play in the offside rear suspension rose bush

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,311 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil and/or pas fluid minor leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil and/or pas fluid minor leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 65,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 6,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 6,171 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyres all close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front tyre are fitted with comercially rated

covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,968 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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Y434 XDS is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y434 XDS, 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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Y434 XDS is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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