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N728 HBP

1996 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,700 mi
Last recorded158,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 HBP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 158,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 158,686 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 154,323 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 149,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 149,923 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 143,575 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 143,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 137,187 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 137,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N728 HBP is a 1996 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N728 HBP, 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 N728 HBP registered?

N728 HBP is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N728 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N728 HBP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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