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Y491 WKE

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,710 mi
Last recorded167,710 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 WKE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 167,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 155,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

body sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 155,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

body sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,082 miles

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

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

body sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 125,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,123 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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Y491 WKE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y491 WKE, 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 Y491 WKE registered?

Y491 WKE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y491 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y491 WKE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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