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N655 WUP

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,216 mi
Last recorded144,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 WUP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 144,216 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 144,194 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on onside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 141,132 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 141,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 133,528 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonit cach in poor condition

nearside rear hub has play in bush

Fail 4 Dec 2014 133,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonit cach in poor condition

nearside rear hub has play in bush

Pass 4 Dec 2013 127,325 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 127,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 123,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 121,562 miles

airbag light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 118,596 miles

air bag light is on

very slight play in the offside rear wheel

Fail 1 Apr 2010 118,595 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

air bag light is on

very slight play in the offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,884 miles

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

nearside rear outer side light inopp

oil leak from the bottom of the engine

sign's of surface corrosion on all the metal fuel and brake pipes

slight play in the offside rear wheel, and rose joint

Fail 2 Dec 2008 114,883 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear outer side light inopp

oil leak from the bottom of the engine

sign's of surface corrosion on all the metal fuel and brake pipes

slight play in the offside rear wheel, and rose joint

Pass 28 Dec 2007 112,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 107,788 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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N655 WUP is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N655 WUP, 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 N655 WUP registered?

N655 WUP is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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