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N281 PUU

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,712 mi
Last recorded250,712 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 PUU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 250,712 miles

osf tyre wearing low=play in nsr wheel=play in osr wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2011 250,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

osf tyre wearing low=play in nsr wheel=play in osr wheel

Pass 23 Oct 2009 249,335 miles

osf tyre wearing low--both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2008 245,110 miles

play in both rear top suspension balljoints

Pass 29 Oct 2007 240,151 miles

slight play in osr top suspension arm outer balljoint

Pass 6 Nov 2006 233,417 miles

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

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

front number plate chipped

n/s/f head light chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2005 226,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 226,660 miles

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

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

n/s/f head light chipped

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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N281 PUU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver 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 N281 PUU, 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 N281 PUU registered?

N281 PUU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N281 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 PUU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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