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Y905 PLA

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,458 mi
Last recorded156,458 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 PLA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 156,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 146,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 140,172 miles

oil leake from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2009 130,204 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 13 Jun 2008 121,989 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 121,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 112,764 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 112,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 100,542 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

several chips in offside windscreen wiper sweep

Fail 12 Jun 2006 100,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y905 PLA is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y905 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 Y905 PLA registered?

Y905 PLA is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y905 PLA safe to buy?

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