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YG51 OXC

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 127,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 127,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,751 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2013 116,543 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,949 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 109,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,891 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,730 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,730 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,838 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 OXC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

YG51 OXC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is YG51 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 OXC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG51 OXC have outstanding finance?

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