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N503 HLO

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,805 mi
Last recorded174,805 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 HLO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 174,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 174,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 172,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((Rear control arm )) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((Rear control arm )) ball joint rubber also slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ((all)) 245-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 172,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((Rear control arm )) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ((Rear control arm )) ball joint rubber also slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ((all)) 245-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 168,417 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 168,394 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 164,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 161,372 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 161,357 miles

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

kidney grill loose

Pass 14 Mar 2016 155,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 150,805 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 150,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 146,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 142,501 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 142,478 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 138,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,226 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 127,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 123,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 119,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 119,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 114,482 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 107,323 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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N503 HLO is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N503 HLO, 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 N503 HLO registered?

N503 HLO is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N503 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 HLO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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