MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
both ront tyres weasring on inside edges
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)
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)
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)
Both front tyres worn to 0mm on outside edges.
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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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