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Y551 RFP

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,957 mi
Last recorded151,957 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 RFP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 151,957 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective loose wire under seat (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2015

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 149,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 149,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,585 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 138,249 miles

Nearside 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 1 Jun 2012 128,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 128,220 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 120,886 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 111,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 111,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 104,422 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 104,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,883 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 92,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emissions not tested because engine not running correctly

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,806 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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Y551 RFP is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y551 RFP, 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 Y551 RFP registered?

Y551 RFP is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y551 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 RFP shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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