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Y562 XRM

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,361 mi
Last recorded106,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 XRM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2022 106,361 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE [275/40/19 ] RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,535 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,513 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,544 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,017 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

FUEL TANK CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

FUEL TANK CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,863 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,833 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 66,803 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,886 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,775 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 30,775 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,246 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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Y562 XRM 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 78.9%.

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 Y562 XRM, 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 Y562 XRM registered?

Y562 XRM is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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