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Y761 YAP

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,341 mi
Last recorded151,341 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 YAP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 151,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 150,001 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Fail 8 Nov 2013 143,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 133,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 129,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 115,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cannot inspect underbody properly because of plastic covers

Pass 15 Jun 2007 97,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,471 miles

damage to underside plastic floor/inner arch cover

Pass 14 Jun 2005 62,526 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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Y761 YAP is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y761 YAP, 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 Y761 YAP registered?

Y761 YAP is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y761 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 YAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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