2001 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · Y28 BAR
2001 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 74,424 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y28 BAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 74,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y28 BAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 728 (Y28 BAR) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
Y28 BAR Mileage History
- 15/01/202373,196 mi
- 02/01/202473,452 mi+256 mi
- 02/02/202573,899 mi+447 mi
- 03/04/202674,419 mi+520 mi
- 15/04/202674,424 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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