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Y97 PGU

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 PGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,848 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 127,848 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 120,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

large engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,401 miles

rear brake pads low . both rear tyre tread getting low . rear suspension joints worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,463 miles

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,723 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check parking brake system, long travel

Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,333 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y97 PGU is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y97 PGU, 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 Y97 PGU registered?

Y97 PGU is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y97 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 PGU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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