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Y87 SCR

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 SCR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021
Fail 22 Oct 2021

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020
Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,574 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 136,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,967 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 133,967 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 117,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,396 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 79,022 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 79,022 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 57,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 57,319 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,997 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,832 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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Y87 SCR is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y87 SCR, 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 Y87 SCR registered?

Y87 SCR is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y87 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 SCR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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