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Y579 DAT

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 DAT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 137,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear handbrake efficency poor

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipe rubing against cooling fan cowling

Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak rear axle

Fail 1 Dec 2014 121,889 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil leak rear axle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2011 121,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 106,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,612 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 80,611 miles

Nearside Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad low level indicator light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2006 77,674 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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Y579 DAT is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y579 DAT, 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 Y579 DAT registered?

Y579 DAT is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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