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Y7 CXN

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

80,711 mi
Last recorded80,711 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 CXN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,434 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,332 miles

Both rear and n/s front tyres winter treads and slight pealing

Front suspension fluid rams damp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension ram type and very hard when assesed

Fail 3 Oct 2023 78,328 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear and n/s front tyres winter treads and slight pealing

Front suspension fluid rams damp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm/hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension ram type and very hard when assesed

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,397 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,234 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 62,151 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,151 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,841 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,841 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 55,840 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 21,632 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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Y7 CXN is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y7 CXN, 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 Y7 CXN registered?

Y7 CXN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y7 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 CXN shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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