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N250 PWV

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,873 mi
Last recorded151,873 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 PWV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 151,873 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 143,385 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 132,061 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 132,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,635 miles

Acvisory: the mileage display is differcult to read.

Advisory: offside front. the anti-roll bar links rubber dust cover has come off, exposing the ball joint.

Advisory: the left hand indicator fails to self cancel.

Advisory: the nearside front spot light lens is cracked.

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 120,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Acvisory: the mileage display is differcult to read.

Advisory: offside front. the anti-roll bar links rubber dust cover has come off, exposing the ball joint.

Advisory: the left hand indicator fails to self cancel.

Advisory: the nearside front spot light lens is cracked.

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,752 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 102,749 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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N250 PWV is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N250 PWV, 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 N250 PWV registered?

N250 PWV is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N250 PWV safe to buy?

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