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Y476 CGC

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,817 mi
Last recorded182,817 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 CGC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 182,817 miles

Offside rear lower ball joint has slight free play

Fail 20 Aug 2016 182,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear lower ball joint has slight free play

Pass 21 Aug 2015 169,812 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)

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 169,812 miles

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

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)

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 151,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 133,646 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 114,867 miles

265x35x18

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

the rear tyres are starting to go out out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,974 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,579 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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Y476 CGC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y476 CGC, 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 Y476 CGC registered?

Y476 CGC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y476 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y476 CGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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