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Y959 RDX

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

70,061 mi
Last recorded70,061 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 RDX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,061 miles

air intake leak from pipe going in to air box - temporary repair carried out

fuel level low

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged, inner worn and offshape

offside front wing mirror housing damaged

radiator leaking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

steering box play

tracking strongly recommended

Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air intake leak from pipe going in to air box - temporary repair carried out

fuel level low

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged, inner worn and offshape

offside front wing mirror housing damaged

radiator leaking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

steering box play

tracking strongly recommended

Pass 26 Mar 2012

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front reg plare crack

mileage digits faulty

nearside front trailing suspension control arm bush splitting

nearside rear lower suspension bush worn

offside mirror housing missing

offside rear lower suspension bush and upper arm ball joint play

offside steering arm inner joint play

Fail 26 Mar 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front reg plare crack

mileage digits faulty

nearside front trailing suspension control arm bush splitting

nearside rear lower suspension bush worn

offside mirror housing missing

offside rear lower suspension bush and upper arm ball joint play

offside steering arm inner joint play

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,239 miles

lower body underguard insecure + parts missing

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower body underguard insecure + parts missing

Fail 24 Feb 2011 65,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,216 miles

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

N/S steering iddler arm play

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,216 miles

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

N/S steering iddler arm play

Pass 24 Feb 2009 584,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside wing and sil trim damaged but not a fail item

slight play nearside steering arms poss drop arm as wheel

Fail 23 Feb 2009 58,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play nearside steering arms poss drop arm as wheel

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 51,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,046 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s trackrodend fouling suspansion arm (scuff marks)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 39,252 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y959 RDX is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 Y959 RDX, 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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Y959 RDX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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