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Y466 LGX

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,544 mi
Last recorded149,544 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 LGX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 149,544 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2016 149,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak ()

brake pad sensor light on

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 141,266 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 140,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 134,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation to offside and nearside rear brake caliper hoses

Fail 17 Dec 2012 121,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation to offside and nearside rear brake caliper hoses

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,444 miles

offside front antiroll bar link grease retaining cover split

Fail 13 Dec 2011 114,434 miles

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

offside front antiroll bar link grease retaining cover split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,017 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,373 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 78,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,744 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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Y466 LGX 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 75%.

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 Y466 LGX, 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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Y466 LGX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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