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N979 LSE

1996 BMW 728

Blue Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,483 mi
Last recorded103,483 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 LSE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 101,208 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 101,208 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,594 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 32,594 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 88,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 72,098 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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N979 LSE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc lpg 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 N979 LSE, 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 N979 LSE registered?

N979 LSE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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