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N746 EYD

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 EYD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,631 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,959 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

rear number plate starting too deteriorating

slight crack in nearside rear lamp

slight leak from gearbox plug

Fail 5 May 2010 85,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

rear number plate starting too deteriorating

slight crack in nearside rear lamp

slight leak from gearbox plug

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

slight dampness rear fuel tank.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,910 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs rusty inner face.

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge below 2mm.

n/s/rear lens cracked

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge below 2mm.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 80,905 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs rusty inner face.

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge below 2mm.

n/s/rear lens cracked

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge below 2mm.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,545 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 73,518 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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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N746 EYD is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green 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 N746 EYD, 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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N746 EYD is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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