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Y805 HPJ

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,255 mi
Last recorded178,255 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 178,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 173,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

stability control sensor insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2011 165,820 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 165,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 157,707 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Fail 13 Dec 2010 157,707 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 8 Dec 2009 150,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 142,023 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2008 142,016 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2007 123,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 107,097 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 86,102 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight sidewall damage to o/s rear tyre

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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Y805 HPJ is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y805 HPJ, 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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Y805 HPJ is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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