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Y857 VBK

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,738 mi
Last recorded168,738 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 VBK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 168,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 148,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 145,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 144,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,001 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Jun 2020 140,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2017 139,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 135,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 122,875 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 122,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,268 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 120,262 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 112,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 112,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,841 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,449 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 101,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 75,298 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

near side front tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner + outer edges

Fail 5 May 2009 75,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

near side front tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner + outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 58,206 miles

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

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

front screen have bad stone chips

outer sills have plastic covers over

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 33,005 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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Y857 VBK is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y857 VBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y857 VBK registered?

Y857 VBK is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y857 VBK safe to buy?

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