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Y974 YMO

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,655 mi
Last recorded177,655 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 YMO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 177,655 miles

Under Tray Applied

Pass 25 Mar 2025 174,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 169,102 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 169,090 miles

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 163,049 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 163,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective Pinch bolt on T.R.E. not secure (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 157,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 156,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 156,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 152,174 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 146,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 141,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 141,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to flash white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 127,243 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 119,511 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 109,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 80,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,190 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,002 miles

two front wiper blades

Pass 11 Nov 2006 53,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 46,948 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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Y974 YMO is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y974 YMO, 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 Y974 YMO registered?

Y974 YMO is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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