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Y543 OBL

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,732 mi
Last recorded191,732 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 OBL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 191,732 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front Coolant leak Header tank cracked ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 191,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

All brake discs corroded

Front Coolant leak Header tank cracked ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 191,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 191,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 191,732 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 191,011 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 187,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front showing corrison in places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to affect aim patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 165,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 165,125 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,816 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 122,234 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,092 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,699 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise some play at nearside rear lower hub front bush.

advise some play at offside rear upper front suspension joint.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 72,699 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise some play at nearside rear lower hub front bush.

advise some play at offside rear upper front suspension joint.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,310 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,117 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 43,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 3,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,169 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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Y543 OBL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y543 OBL, 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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Y543 OBL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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