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YG51 BUU

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,956 mi
Last recorded63,956 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 BUU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,860 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 63,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,413 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 62,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 62,413 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,407 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,334 miles

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

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

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

front nearside tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,976 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 55,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,387 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 55,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,970 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 50,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YG51 BUU is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YG51 BUU, 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 YG51 BUU registered?

YG51 BUU is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is YG51 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 BUU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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