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J4 MAU

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,321 mi
Last recorded120,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 MAU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 120,321 miles

Brake performance not tested CAR CUT OUT AND WOULDNT RE-START (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested MISSFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by side of fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 120,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by side of fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip of rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,927 miles

Milage reading difficult to read

Pass 21 Aug 2012 103,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 103,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2011 101,398 miles

both rear tyres have sidewall cracks

Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,078 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,997 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 96,997 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,345 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 95,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 93,989 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,544 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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J4 MAU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 126,392 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 J4 MAU, 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 30 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 J4 MAU registered?

J4 MAU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J4 MAU safe to buy?

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