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YLZ 4706

2001 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,493 mi
Last recorded95,493 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 4706
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,914 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,914 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror cover missing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror cover missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,525 miles

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

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

OSF Lower (FRONT) ball has slight play

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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YLZ 4706 is a 2001 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLZ 4706, 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 YLZ 4706 registered?

YLZ 4706 is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is YLZ 4706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 4706 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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