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N843 MAE

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,727 mi
Last recorded123,727 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 MAE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,727 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir pipe (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 123,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir pipe (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,123 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear flexi brake pipes cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

radiater leaking

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 15 Nov 2014 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear flexi brake pipes cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

radiater leaking

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,222 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,813 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 118,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 116,058 miles

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 114,182 miles

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 113,343 miles

chip in windscreen

front no plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 110,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 107,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 104,261 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N843 MAE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N843 MAE, 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 N843 MAE registered?

N843 MAE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N843 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N843 MAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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