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N858 WUP

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,422 mi
Last recorded156,422 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 WUP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 156,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 156,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 155,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2023 155,101 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 155,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at entry to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at entry to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 154,979 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 154,979 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 154,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Dim light emitted (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 154,164 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 153,792 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,478 miles

both rear upper suspension arms slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2016 153,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 152,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 152,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 152,171 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 150,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 150,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 148,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 145,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 142,696 miles

Rear suspension joints on both sides of the car have slight play.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 138,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 130,757 miles

STEERING IDLER ARM BUSH HAS SOME PLAY IN IT BUT IS NOT QUITE EXCESSIVE ENOUGH TO FAIL MOT YET. RECCOMEND REPLACEMENT SOON

Pass 26 Jan 2007 123,197 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 117,892 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s bonnet catch sticking not always opens

Pass 31 Jan 2006 117,892 miles

o/s bonnet catch sticking not always opens

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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N858 WUP is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N858 WUP, 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 N858 WUP registered?

N858 WUP is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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