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N415 OYU

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,441 mi
Last recorded110,441 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 OYU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,441 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 110,441 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,234 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 110,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light illuminated on dash.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,119 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 110,117 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Airbag light on

Front discs worn

O/S/F head lamp condensation slight affect on patern

Rear discs thin

Pass 24 Aug 2009 108,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 108,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 101,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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N415 OYU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N415 OYU, 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 N415 OYU registered?

N415 OYU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N415 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N415 OYU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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