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N81 AJB

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,658 mi
Last recorded107,658 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 AJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 107,658 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 106,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 105,596 miles

Offside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 104,128 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 14 Jan 2009 104,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 18 Jan 2008 99,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,722 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 88,722 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,946 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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N81 AJB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N81 AJB, 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 N81 AJB registered?

N81 AJB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N81 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N81 AJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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