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YK51 XLX

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 XLX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable damaged and rubbing against driveshaft

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel damaged

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Chalked) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable damaged and rubbing against driveshaft

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel damaged

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 169,653 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 155,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,873 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 134,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,285 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 131,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2019 126,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 124,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing track rod inner linkage (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing track rod inner linkage (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 118,553 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 118,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,940 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 109,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 81,227 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,171 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 141,327 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 141,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 138,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 133,622 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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YK51 XLX is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YK51 XLX, 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 YK51 XLX registered?

YK51 XLX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is YK51 XLX safe to buy?

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