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Y524 MFG

2001 BMW 728

Blue Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 MFG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 130,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 127,558 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 127,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 127,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 125,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 120,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 114,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 110,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 103,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 95,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,857 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,120 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff sounds slightly rough

Fail 12 Jun 2007 57,119 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level getting low

rear diff sounds rough

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,762 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 37,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 37,251 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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Y524 MFG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y524 MFG, 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 Y524 MFG registered?

Y524 MFG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y524 MFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 MFG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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