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N798 UEC

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,357 mi
Last recorded81,357 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 UEC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,357 miles

advise signs of corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,188 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,188 miles

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

power steering noisey

slight play offside steering

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,187 miles

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

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

idler arm has movement

Pass 28 Jun 2005 74,548 miles

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

Nearside 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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N798 UEC is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N798 UEC, 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 N798 UEC registered?

N798 UEC is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N798 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N798 UEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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