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N744 TPH

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,654 mi
Last recorded167,654 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 TPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 167,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,735 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022

slight movement in offside steering drop arm

Fail 7 Jan 2022

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight movement in offside steering drop arm

Pass 20 Aug 2019

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 147,603 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play into steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017
Pass 9 Jun 2016 146,290 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 146,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 145,230 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,811 miles

n/s rear tyre tread worn on edges and going bald, but still legal and no cords exposed

o/s rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 143,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre tread worn on edges and going bald, but still legal and no cords exposed

o/s rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 142,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 142,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 141,023 miles

airbag light on

fuel tank hose perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 141,019 miles

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

airbag light on

fuel tank hose perished

Pass 30 Apr 2011 138,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,166 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 18 Apr 2009 131,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 124,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 118,381 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)

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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N744 TPH is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N744 TPH, 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 N744 TPH registered?

N744 TPH is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N744 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N744 TPH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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