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N133 YUX

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

285,492 mi
Last recorded285,492 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 YUX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 285,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 268,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 268,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 246,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 246,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 220,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 25 Jan 2006 186,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 186,111 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight 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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N133 YUX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N133 YUX, 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.

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N133 YUX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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