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N579 LBM

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,428 mi
Last recorded150,428 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 LBM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 150,428 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 150,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 143,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 135,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 128,365 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,548 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 99,543 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 82,219 miles

osr door not opening

rear number plate cracked

wear on rear tyres

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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N579 LBM is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N579 LBM, 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 N579 LBM registered?

N579 LBM is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N579 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N579 LBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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