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Y72 LJR

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,396 mi
Last recorded121,396 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 LJR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 116,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 114,521 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe near to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 112,203 miles

slight play both rear lower arm bushes

Pass 13 May 2016 109,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 104,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 100,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 94,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 88,184 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2009 83,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 81,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,199 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,839 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 64,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2005 64,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in offside raer tyre

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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Y72 LJR is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y72 LJR, 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 Y72 LJR registered?

Y72 LJR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y72 LJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 LJR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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