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Y814 MNC

2001 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,319 mi
Last recorded149,319 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 MNC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 149,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) arm ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/ and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and fuel pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Jun 2019 138,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x 2 both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and fuel pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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Y814 MNC is a 2001 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y814 MNC, 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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Y814 MNC is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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