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YO02 LJV

2002 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,939 mi
Last recorded127,939 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 728117,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 LJV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 127,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 125,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,519 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 114,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,254 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 105,254 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,344 miles

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

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

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,970 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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YO02 LJV is a 2002 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 117,575 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 YO02 LJV, 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 24 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 YO02 LJV registered?

YO02 LJV is a 2002 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YO02 LJV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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