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Y447 OET

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,718 mi
Last recorded192,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 OET
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 192,718 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 189,992 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 189,812 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 181,017 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 179,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 179,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 177,147 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 177,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 178,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 178,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 172,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 170,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 166,053 miles

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

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

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

anti spin light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 158,374 miles

Both front lower rear suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Both nearside and offside rear floor pans damaged

Front anti roll bar link upper dust covers split X2

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2011 158,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front lower rear suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Both nearside and offside rear floor pans damaged

Front anti roll bar link upper dust covers split X2

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2010 149,045 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 149,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 148,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 137,478 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated.

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

Oil leak to engine bay

Fail 26 Mar 2009 136,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light illuminated.

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

Oil leak to engine bay

Fail 1 Apr 2008 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 118,815 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 118,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y447 OET is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y447 OET, 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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Y447 OET is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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