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N475 HTW

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,025 mi
Last recorded204,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 HTW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2019 204,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 197,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 191,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 185,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 179,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 175,215 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses deteriorated and replacement advised, O/S slightly chaffed

Both rear suspension, top arms, outer ball joints have some play, replcement required

Pass 12 Jan 2013 168,196 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 163,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 158,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 150,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 143,954 miles

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 137,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 128,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 119,494 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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N475 HTW is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N475 HTW, 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 N475 HTW registered?

N475 HTW is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N475 HTW safe to buy?

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