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N322 JRK

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,054 mi
Last recorded108,054 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 JRK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,054 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,505 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,806 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 84,321 miles

Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,187 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function coil spring cup (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,376 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2016 80,376 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2015 74,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012

ignition barrel damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,874 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,874 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,835 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,103 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,103 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,906 miles

o/s frontg fog lamp missing

Fail 30 May 2007 30,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

o/s frontg fog lamp missing

Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,243 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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N322 JRK is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N322 JRK, 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 N322 JRK registered?

N322 JRK is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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