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N502 GPX

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

220,360 mi
Last recorded220,360 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 GPX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 220,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 218,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play in bush

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & offside rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 218,207 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play in bush

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & offside rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 227,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 227,571 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 215,462 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 215,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 209,293 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 209,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 206,589 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre starting to crack up (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 206,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre starting to crack up (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 203,384 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 203,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 200,206 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 197,445 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 197,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 194,257 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 194,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 194,241 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wear on near side fronr brake hose

Pass 17 Aug 2012 187,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 187,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 179,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 174,076 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 174,076 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 167,673 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 160,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 151,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 141,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 132,471 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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N502 GPX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N502 GPX, 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 N502 GPX registered?

N502 GPX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N502 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N502 GPX shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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