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Y488 RLE

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,016 mi
Last recorded100,016 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 RLE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,016 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 100,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,042 miles

b/pad warning light on in dash

Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,038 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

b/pad warning light on in dash

Pass 21 May 2009 64,674 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON ON DASH

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall (run flat)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 52,932 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall (run flat)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,818 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 41,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake Warning Light On

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,906 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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Y488 RLE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y488 RLE, 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 Y488 RLE registered?

Y488 RLE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y488 RLE safe to buy?

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