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Y556 BPL

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,148 mi
Last recorded165,148 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 BPL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 165,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2021 165,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,972 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise further investigation into steering play (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 152,972 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise further investigation into steering play (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front number plate poorly secured

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,223 miles

Damage to n/s/f inner wheel arch trim

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wear on front tyre edges

Whine from engine when revving

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,825 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/S/F wheel arch plastic cover loose

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in both steering arm joints

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

steering box has misting of oil

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Rear tyres worn low

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

Rear tyres worn low

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,926 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,810 miles

both ront tyres weasring on inside edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 63,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 53,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,190 miles

Both front tyres worn to 0mm on outside edges.

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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Y556 BPL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y556 BPL, 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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Y556 BPL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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