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N847 MAE

1996 BMW 728

Maroon Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,080 mi
Last recorded118,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 MAE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 118,080 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,353 miles

BODY DAMAGE N/S .

BUMPER DAMAGE O/S/F.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

FRONT AND REAR DISCS LIPPED.

N/S/F ABS COVER LOOSE.

O/S/F FLOOR JACKING RUBBER MISSING.

O/S/F WHEEL BUCKLED.

STONECHIPS N/S AND O/S SCREEN.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 116,353 miles

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

BODY DAMAGE N/S .

BUMPER DAMAGE O/S/F.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

FRONT AND REAR DISCS LIPPED.

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

N/S/F ABS COVER LOOSE.

O/S/F FLOOR JACKING RUBBER MISSING.

O/S/F WHEEL BUCKLED.

STONECHIPS N/S AND O/S SCREEN.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 113,980 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,380 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 111,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 107,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 104,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N847 MAE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Maroon with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N847 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.

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What year was N847 MAE registered?

N847 MAE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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