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Y536 MGR

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 MGR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,081 miles

surface rust to front brake pipes

surface rust to fuel lines

windscreen cracked

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 116,725 miles

all brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Fail 5 Jun 2013 116,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,765 miles

corrosion to brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

o/s/r brake pipe just acceptable.

rear suspension bushes in very poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

surface rust to fuel lines.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 111,451 miles

boot handle switch inoperative.

corrsion fuel lines.

corrsion rear coil springs.

corrsion to exhaust.

rear tyres 2mm.

slight wear rear suspension bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

various body damage.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 106,097 miles

corrosion to all discs

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres 3mm,worn outside edge

surface rust to all brake pipes

suspension bushes poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2009 97,848 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2008 88,602 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING IDLER

Pass 11 May 2007 76,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,089 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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Y536 MGR 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 90%.

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 Y536 MGR, 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 Y536 MGR registered?

Y536 MGR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y536 MGR safe to buy?

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