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YR51 MRY

2001 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,709 mi
Last recorded205,709 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 MRY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 205,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 205,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 202,961 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 202,961 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 197,467 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 197,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 999,999 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 6 Nov 2012 195,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 189,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 189,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 186,524 miles

Air bag light stays on

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 186,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Air bag light stays on

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 180,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 173,748 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 150,819 miles

os & ns rear tyres on legal limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 147,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 143,383 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 143,383 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 143,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YR51 MRY is a 2001 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR51 MRY, 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 YR51 MRY registered?

YR51 MRY is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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