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N590 MWR

1996 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,205 mi
Last recorded145,205 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 MWR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 145,205 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 145,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 128,313 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 120,633 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 113,577 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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N590 MWR is a 1996 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N590 MWR, 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 N590 MWR registered?

N590 MWR is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N590 MWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N590 MWR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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