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N236 HBK

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 HBK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 131,815 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 131,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2009 125,864 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 125,864 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 122,653 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 122,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 117,550 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 108,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 104,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 104,078 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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N236 HBK is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N236 HBK, 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 N236 HBK registered?

N236 HBK is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N236 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 HBK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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