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Y723 HKV

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 HKV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,722 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2025 115,755 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 115,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 105,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 102,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,167 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,513 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 94,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,068 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All brake lamps illuminated when brake pedal not applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake release difficult to operate but parking brake operation is not affected

Pass 21 May 2018 71,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 67,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 62,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,818 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 42,292 miles

tyres perrishing

Fail 16 May 2012 42,292 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

tyres perrishing

Pass 19 May 2011 38,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 30,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,255 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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Y723 HKV is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y723 HKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y723 HKV registered?

Y723 HKV is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y723 HKV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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