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Y829 UGW

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 71,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 71,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 71,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres underinflated

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,412 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,375 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 56,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,773 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres also have chunks of tread missing 235/50zr18

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,397 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD ARE NEAR THE MIN AND BOTH TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY CRACKED BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS AND CUT IN TREAD DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND CRACKED BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,888 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,520 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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Y829 UGW 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 78.9%.

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 Y829 UGW, 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 Y829 UGW registered?

Y829 UGW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y829 UGW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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