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Y825 CGC

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,412 mi
Last recorded212,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY825 CGC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 212,412 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot starting to perish

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 210,243 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 187,975 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 179,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in osf steering

Pass 25 Jun 2014 179,093 miles

slight play in osf steering

Fail 19 Jun 2014 179,066 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 163,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 159,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 159,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 154,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 146,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 136,665 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre some sidewall damage and worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2007 126,317 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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Y825 CGC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y825 CGC, 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 Y825 CGC registered?

Y825 CGC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y825 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y825 CGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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