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Y829 UEF

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,029 mi
Last recorded131,029 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 UEF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,029 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 129,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 129,201 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2017 125,528 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 116,413 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 116,412 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2015 104,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 92,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 83,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,537 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,549 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,978 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 29 Aug 2005 41,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 41,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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Y829 UEF is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y829 UEF, 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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Y829 UEF is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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