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N217 TRU

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,204 mi
Last recorded54,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 TRU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 54,204 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 54,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,850 miles

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

corrosion evident of steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,344 miles

advanced corrosion evident of steel brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2022 53,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunion joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunion joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion evident on all steel brake pipes & advanced deterioation of rear flexiable brake hoses evident.

f& r number plates deterioated.

Offside Front advanced corrosion of steel brake pipe evident

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,266 miles

front and rear number plates worn

n/s o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,058 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,825 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,621 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,307 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,436 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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N217 TRU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N217 TRU, 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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What year was N217 TRU registered?

N217 TRU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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