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YG51 LRU

2001 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,254 mi
Last recorded138,254 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 LRU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 138,254 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/front and o/s/front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2017 238,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,913 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 130,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 125,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 123,081 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,201 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,691 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 111,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/front tyre part perished (cracking)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,221 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 97,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 61,937 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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YG51 LRU is a 2001 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG51 LRU, 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 YG51 LRU registered?

YG51 LRU is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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