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Y807 OJH

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

271,652 mi
Last recorded271,652 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 OJH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 271,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure and rattling

Unable to fully check outer sills for corrosion due to plastic sill covers

Fail 24 Feb 2017 271,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated parking brake warning lamp (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill riser / jacking point area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill riser / jacking point area (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure and rattling

Unable to fully check outer sills for corrosion due to plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Feb 2016 257,001 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 257,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 243,028 miles

ADVISE Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2015 243,028 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

ADVISE Rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2014 227,438 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 227,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 213,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 213,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 198,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 198,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 184,134 miles

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

front windscreen cracked n/s out of swept area

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2011 184,124 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front windscreen cracked n/s out of swept area

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear exhaust mount broken (in front of o/s rear silencer

Pass 5 Mar 2010 167,659 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 167,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 152,353 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 152,353 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside outer tail lamp not working

Fail 29 Feb 2008 137,130 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s + n/s front wing under shields damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2008 137,130 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)

o/s + n/s front wing under shields damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2007 120,469 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 120,469 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall but not through to cords

Pass 3 Mar 2006 99,272 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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Y807 OJH is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y807 OJH, 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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Y807 OJH is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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