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Y958 JUG

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 JUG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 174,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 174,408 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

unable to test emmissions due to bely situation

Pass 7 Jul 2014 169,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 165,927 miles

Advised slight knock from offside outer track rod end

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 158,750 miles

Advised on condition of PAS belt

Advised on condition of nearside front brake disc inner face condition.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 158,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advised on condition of PAS belt

Advised on condition of nearside front brake disc inner face condition.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,338 miles

Advised nearside front disk shield missing

Advised on front disc condition

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 153,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advised nearside front disk shield missing

Advised on front disc condition

Advised on rear disc condition

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 148,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 148,643 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 146,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 107,277 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 May 2007 80,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 60,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 60,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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Y958 JUG is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y958 JUG, 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 Y958 JUG registered?

Y958 JUG is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y958 JUG safe to buy?

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