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Y533 MVH

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,224 mi
Last recorded151,224 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 MVH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 151,224 miles

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

heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Jun 2024 147,964 miles

Heavily undersealed.

Pass 21 Jun 2022 147,925 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 146,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 145,472 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 143,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 139,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 139,770 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 134,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,109 miles

metal fuel pipes coroding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,795 miles

both front brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Aug 2014 113,768 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,246 miles

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

fuel pipes heavy rust

Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,239 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 17 Aug 2011 93,372 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 76,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 66,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 57,613 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 41,348 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 41,348 miles

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

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

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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Y533 MVH is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y533 MVH, 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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Y533 MVH is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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