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Y646 NBO

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 NBO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 103,236 miles

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

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

red light staying on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2011 103,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

red light staying on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,867 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 100,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 95,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management and brake light warning lights on

Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,756 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2007 78,953 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear exhaust boxes insecure.

Nearside front tyre has thorn in inner edge.

Nearside wiper poor.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,048 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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Y646 NBO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y646 NBO, 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 Y646 NBO registered?

Y646 NBO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y646 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y646 NBO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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