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Y475 BOF

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,639 mi
Last recorded176,639 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 BOF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 176,639 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 176,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 166,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 149,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 144,440 miles

offside front tyre is poor on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2007 133,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 106,257 miles

bonnet cabel needs adjustment

brake light on nearside has a bulb lose in lense

rear bumper scuffed on nearside corner

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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Y475 BOF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y475 BOF, 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 Y475 BOF registered?

Y475 BOF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y475 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y475 BOF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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