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Y904 PLA

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,312 mi
Last recorded111,312 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 PLA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 111,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,959 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 109,959 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,985 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 108,985 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,897 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Signs of oil loss undertray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose slight rub

Fail 4 Mar 2019 101,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged contacting /rubbed on anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Signs of oil loss undertray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay area and hose under reservoir damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

No reverse lights

Offside Front Brake flexi hose slight rub

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,725 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 16 Mar 2018 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,924 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,921 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,066 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,788 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,435 miles

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

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

windscreen stonechip

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,467 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,855 miles

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

bonnet release mechanism sticking

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,556 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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Y904 PLA is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue 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 Y904 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 Y904 PLA registered?

Y904 PLA is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y904 PLA safe to buy?

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