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Y475 ORX

2001 BMW 728

Black Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,703 mi
Last recorded122,703 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 ORX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,285 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leaking Slightly Underneath

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 88,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 82,563 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,808 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,808 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,687 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,687 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 3 May 2011 72,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,786 miles

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 12 Jan 2009 64,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,408 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,703 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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Y475 ORX is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y475 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y475 ORX registered?

Y475 ORX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y475 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y475 ORX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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