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Y543 WKE

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,336 mi
Last recorded179,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 WKE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 179,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 168,094 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 160,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 160,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 152,874 miles

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 16 Oct 2015 142,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 133,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 123,654 miles

ADVIC BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCES STARTED TO CORROD EDGES.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,666 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 114,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,755 miles

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

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

advice handbrake travel

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,845 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice handbrake travel

Pass 7 May 2008 74,869 miles

advice handbrake travel

Pass 9 May 2007 66,084 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 55,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front mud flap insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,350 miles

nearside front mud flap insecure

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 WKE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WKE, 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 Y543 WKE registered?

Y543 WKE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y543 WKE safe to buy?

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