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Y996 WEE

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

191,572 mi
Last recorded191,572 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 WEE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 191,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 178,748 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 168,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 168,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 160,476 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 160,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 148,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 13,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 128,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 128,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019
Pass 13 Jun 2018
Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,547 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,580 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

ABS light didnt come on originally but when starting the vehicle up to drive out it went through the correct sequence,Maybe further investigation needed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,579 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ABS light didnt come on originally but when starting the vehicle up to drive out it went through the correct sequence,Maybe further investigation needed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,154 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,154 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,612 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 53,809 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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Y996 WEE is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y996 WEE, 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 Y996 WEE registered?

Y996 WEE is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y996 WEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 WEE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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