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N940 EUE

1996 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 EUE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 127,954 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 123,961 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 117,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,511 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 110,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 109,884 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 109,881 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 100,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 86,220 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 85,120 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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N940 EUE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N940 EUE, 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 N940 EUE registered?

N940 EUE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N940 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N940 EUE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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