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Y985 KTM

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,340 mi
Last recorded119,340 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 KTM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 119,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,977 miles

crack in the windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

crack in the windscreen

under tray is damage hanging down

Pass 15 Aug 2016

Offside Rear one of two position lights not working

offside rear metal brake pipe to /hose union corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

small crack in the screen ,under 40mm

Pass 8 Aug 2015

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014

chip in the windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,381 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,042 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,747 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,362 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,416 miles

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,307 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2007 48,005 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

stone chip in sweapt area

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,005 miles

stone chip in sweapt area

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y985 KTM is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y985 KTM, 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 Y985 KTM registered?

Y985 KTM is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y985 KTM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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