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Y89 BPC

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 BPC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,612 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 134,612 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 131,646 miles

REAR TYRES LOW INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Oct 2013
Fail 14 Oct 2013 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,099 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 114,099 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,382 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front top anti roll bar link dust cover split

slight diff noise and slight oil leak engine

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,803 miles

front number plate

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,510 miles

rear brake pads look low

small stone chips in front screen

Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,784 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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Y89 BPC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y89 BPC, 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 Y89 BPC registered?

Y89 BPC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y89 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y89 BPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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