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N20 FSH

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,959 mi
Last recorded226,959 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 FSH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 226,959 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 226,943 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 222,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 222,234 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 216,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2012 211,648 miles

nearside rear lower rose joint has slight play

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 208,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 200,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009
Pass 7 Aug 2008 176,305 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2008 175,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 157,458 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 157,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 136,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N20 FSH is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N20 FSH, 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 N20 FSH registered?

N20 FSH is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N20 FSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 FSH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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