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Y904 SDL

2001 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,507 mi
Last recorded148,507 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 SDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 148,507 miles

slight play in all steering arm joints

Fail 18 Jul 2014 148,350 miles

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

slight play in all steering arm joints

Pass 18 Jul 2013 139,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 130,267 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,688 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 55,603 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,783 miles

o/s front tyre wear

o/s headlight aim high

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,206 miles

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

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

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 SDL is a 2001 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SDL, 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.

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What year was Y904 SDL registered?

Y904 SDL is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y904 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y904 SDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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