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Y763 HEO

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,813 mi
Last recorded51,813 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 HEO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,813 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 51,813 miles

Rear coil spring broken both side (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,063 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,669 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,669 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,434 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,663 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,663 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Odd tyres on rear,nearside rear tyre splitting to sidewall and tread.

Offside front foglamp broken glass.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,419 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre cracking on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,531 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 19,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y763 HEO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y763 HEO, 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 Y763 HEO registered?

Y763 HEO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y763 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y763 HEO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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