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Y805 NWP

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,189 mi
Last recorded130,189 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 NWP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,189 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low

Pass 22 Aug 2023 125,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,424 miles

rear jacking points corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2019 112,189 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 112,188 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018
Fail 21 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 106,322 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front small chip in windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front play in top hinge of drivers door

fuel tank heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake pipes under drivers side (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front small chip in windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front play in top hinge of drivers door

fuel tank heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,094 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,094 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014
Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,048 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 30 Jun 2008 52,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,728 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 38,318 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 38,318 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 NWP is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y805 NWP, 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 Y805 NWP registered?

Y805 NWP is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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