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Y891 PLA

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 PLA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 124,497 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 124,453 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 119,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 106,601 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 106,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,078 miles

nearside rear rear upper arm has play in ball jiont

Fail 3 Aug 2007 80,028 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,273 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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Y891 PLA is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y891 PLA, 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 Y891 PLA registered?

Y891 PLA is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y891 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 PLA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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