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N643 UPK

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,828 mi
Last recorded165,828 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 UPK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 165,828 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 157,958 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 6 Nov 2009 148,065 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear axle bushes perished

Long handbrake travel

N/S/R handbrake cable come out of its holder

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight power steering leak

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath of car

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 148,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Airbag light on

Long handbrake travel

N/S/R handbrake cable come out of its holder

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight power steering leak

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath of car

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 138,045 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 138,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 126,654 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

parking brake travel needs adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2006 112,000 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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N643 UPK is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N643 UPK, 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 N643 UPK registered?

N643 UPK is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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