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Y804 MHJ

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,618 mi
Last recorded122,618 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 113,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 110,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,632 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,323 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rears lowers (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 107,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk inop (5.2.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rears lowers (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (rear arms) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

under trays fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2017 103,167 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,993 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

play in both sides rear top suspension arms

Fail 4 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel pipes corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre perished

oil leaks

play in both sides rear top suspension arms

tyre size: 245/45zr18 100w

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,818 miles

oil leaks front to rear brake pipes corroded and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2015 95,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,996 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode.

play in o/s/r hub just in limits.

slight movement in n/s/f steering idler arm.

tested wet.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,244 miles

dampness around gearbox

movement in n/s steering idler arm

slight movment in both rear hubs

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 77,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,176 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,566 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,334 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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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Y804 MHJ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 103,890 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y804 MHJ, 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 Y804 MHJ registered?

Y804 MHJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y804 MHJ safe to buy?

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