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N361 EUE

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,848 mi
Last recorded191,848 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 EUE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 191,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 188,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 185,613 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 185,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR PADS WORN LOW

Fail 14 May 2012 185,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

N/S/R PADS WEARING THIN.

RUSTY UNDERNEATH.

STEERING TRACK ROD ENDS WORN ALSO PLAY IN STEERING IDLERS.

Fail 10 May 2012 185,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

N/S/F WING REPEATER LOOSE.

N/S/R PADS WEARING THIN.

O/S/R TYRE;VERY BADLY PERISHED,ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP.<235/55/R17>

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED,AND RUBBING ON DISCS.

RUSTY UNDERNEATH.

STEERING TRACK ROD ENDS WORN ALSO PLAY IN STEERING IDLERS.

Pass 16 May 2011 181,343 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 181,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 176,497 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 176,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 170,582 miles

play to n/s steering idler / rear suspension bushs worn / front side lights discolouring

Fail 29 May 2009 170,457 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

play to n/s steering idler / rear suspension bushs worn / front side lights discolouring

Fail 26 May 2009 170,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2009 170,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front n/s tyre on limit now. play at n/s steering drop link. slight play at both rear wheels(top arm bush). mirror hangers.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 163,528 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 155,173 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 155,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 145,585 miles

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

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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N361 EUE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N361 EUE, 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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N361 EUE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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