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YH51 JCV

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,957 mi
Last recorded80,957 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JCV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,957 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,621 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal feels a bit spongy

Fail 27 Sep 2011 80,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake pedal feels a bit spongy

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,132 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f sill damaged

small cut in n/s/f sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,834 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 62,834 miles

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

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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YH51 JCV is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH51 JCV, 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 YH51 JCV registered?

YH51 JCV is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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