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Y533 SLF

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,012 mi
Last recorded131,012 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 131,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 131,011 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 131,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,360 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 116,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 113,998 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 105,171 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 105,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,628 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 101,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,893 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 97,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,532 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 90,532 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 66,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 57,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 38,859 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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Y533 SLF 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 67.9%.

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 SLF, 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 Y533 SLF registered?

Y533 SLF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y533 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y533 SLF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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