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Y794 YCE

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,693 mi
Last recorded151,693 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 YCE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,693 miles

handbrake warning light stays on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 150,237 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside front back bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 143,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 127,878 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,272 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 86,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,457 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 74,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,695 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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Y794 YCE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y794 YCE, 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 Y794 YCE registered?

Y794 YCE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y794 YCE safe to buy?

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