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Y477 HEO

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

280,453 mi
Last recorded280,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 HEO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 280,453 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 280,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 280,440 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 280,416 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 279,234 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 258,830 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 232,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 138,692 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 138,682 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009
Pass 8 Jan 2008 102,833 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,102 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 81,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y477 HEO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y477 HEO, 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 Y477 HEO registered?

Y477 HEO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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