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N492 HWC

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,169 mi
Last recorded190,169 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 HWC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 190,169 miles

Front screen stone chiped

Bonnet safty catch seized

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Very slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 7 Feb 2013 190,164 miles

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

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

Bonnet safty catch seized

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

Front screen stone chiped

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Very slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 16 Feb 2012 184,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 174,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 163,370 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 163,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 151,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

o/s head light pattern not 100%

Pass 19 Feb 2008 144,769 miles

o/s/f head light pattern not 100% clear

Pass 9 Dec 2006 141,616 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 131,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N492 HWC is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N492 HWC, 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 N492 HWC registered?

N492 HWC is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N492 HWC safe to buy?

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