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Y854 YYX

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 YYX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 114,935 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,051 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 110,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 103,938 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,097 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 96,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,361 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 86,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,635 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 76,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 61,644 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y854 YYX is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y854 YYX, 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 Y854 YYX registered?

Y854 YYX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y854 YYX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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