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N608 HCR

1996 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

225,458 mi
Last recorded225,458 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 HCR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 225,458 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken- slight blow

Offside Rear hub- slight play

uneven tyre wear

Fail 4 Apr 2016 225,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken- slight blow

Offside Rear hub- slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2015 214,053 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 214,046 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o.s.r. outer sidelight inop.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 204,338 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

mileage difficult to read

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (advise replace)

windscreen delaminating

Fail 2 Apr 2014 204,308 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

mileage difficult to read

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (advise replace)

windscreen delaminating

Pass 22 Apr 2013 194,594 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 194,581 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 183,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 173,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

front brake hoses rubbing on antiroll bar links

n/s/r handbrake cable loose

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 May 2009 143,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 6 May 2009 143,830 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 16 Apr 2009 148,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside 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)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 16 May 2008 135,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2008 135,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2007 118,860 miles

long brake pedal travel

Fail 10 May 2007 118,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

long brake pedal travel

Pass 4 May 2006 103,291 miles

Engine and/or gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres worn on edges.

N/S/F brake pads worn to approx, 6 to 7mm.

N/S/R and O/S/R wishbone-front bushes peeling at bonding.

N/S/R lower pin/bush worn.

N/S/R tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

N/S/R tyre has nail in tread face.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F outer brake pad worn to approx,4 to 6mm.

O/S/F tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Rear No.plate discoloured.

Windscreen wiper blade perished,(n/s).

Fail 2 May 2006 103,291 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine and/or gearbox oil leak.

N/S windscreen wiper blade perished.

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres worn on outer edges. †

N/S/F brake pads worn to approx,6 to 7mm.

N/S/R and O/S/R wishbone-front bushes peeling at bonding.

N/S/R tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

N/S/R tyre has a nail in tread face.

N/S/R-lower-rear pin/bush worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F outer brake pad worn to approx,4 to 6mm.

O/S/F tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Rear no.plate discoloured.

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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N608 HCR is a 1996 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N608 HCR, 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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N608 HCR is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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