2001 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · SNZ 1018
2001 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 186,233 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SNZ 1018 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SNZ 1018 Mileage History
- 08/01/2022184,642 mi
- 16/12/2022186,219 mi+1,577 mi
- 11/02/2023186,233 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,456 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SNZ 1018 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 728 (SNZ 1018) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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