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Y992 JBW

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,121 mi
Last recorded153,121 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 JBW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 153,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,914 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 126,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 126,972 miles

Oil leak

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 123,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 114,546 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 114,545 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,303 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 102,300 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2007 90,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,060 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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Y992 JBW is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y992 JBW, 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 Y992 JBW registered?

Y992 JBW is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y992 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y992 JBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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