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Y777 BMB

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,170 mi
Last recorded180,170 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY777 BMB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 180,170 miles

Front tyres wearing low in tread on the inner edges

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe , runs across vehicle and along offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 174,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front to rear brake pipe has been joined at the rear - remaining part of original pipe is corroded but not excessively

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 174,715 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 166,933 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 157,412 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 146,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 146,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,897 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,333 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,027 miles

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Nearside rear tyre worn down to wear indicators

Offside front tyre wearing off slightly on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2011 91,870 miles

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

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

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Nearside rear tyre worn down to wear indicators

Offside front tyre wearing off slightly on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,942 miles

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)

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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Y777 BMB is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y777 BMB, 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 Y777 BMB registered?

Y777 BMB is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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