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Y479 KCD

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,684 mi
Last recorded158,684 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 KCD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 158,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 149,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

steering idler box shaft hash slight wear

Pass 4 Dec 2013 139,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 129,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 113,533 miles

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

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

Offside front anti roll link dust cover torn.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 113,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 99,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear upper suspension arm has slight play.

offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,386 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 25 Aug 2006 58,272 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 58,272 miles

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

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

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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Y479 KCD is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y479 KCD, 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 Y479 KCD registered?

Y479 KCD is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y479 KCD safe to buy?

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