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Y814 FAN

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,964 mi
Last recorded92,964 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 FAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside approx. 2.5-3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,057 miles

oil leak

plastic trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,302 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,625 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 1,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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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Y814 FAN is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y814 FAN, 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 Y814 FAN registered?

Y814 FAN is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y814 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y814 FAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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