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Y841 SLH

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 SLH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,156 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,156 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 103,501 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable idler bushes worn (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,636 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,336 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 100,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,876 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,960 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,583 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 75,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,278 miles

slight play at n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 46,831 miles

underside of vehicle has previous accident damage ie- fuel pipes and fuel tank and floor, no leaks....

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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Y841 SLH is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y841 SLH, 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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Y841 SLH is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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