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Y728 HHB

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,031 mi
Last recorded69,031 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 HHB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020
Fail 13 Jul 2020

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,754 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 64,747 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017
Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015
Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,137 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,869 miles

n/s/r exhaust bent

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,555 miles

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Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 21,408 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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Y728 HHB is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y728 HHB, 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 Y728 HHB registered?

Y728 HHB is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y728 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y728 HHB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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