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Y728 HHJ

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,733 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 101,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 313,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 313,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 313,055 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 310,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 923,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 293,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 269,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 250,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 228,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 203,133 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 183,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 183,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 161,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 142,042 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 141,356 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 123,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 104,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 93,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 86,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 HHJ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HHJ, 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 Y728 HHJ registered?

Y728 HHJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y728 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y728 HHJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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