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N987 DKK

1996 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,840 mi
Last recorded67,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 DKK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 67,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,190 miles

All four brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer jet not working

Fail 26 May 2016 67,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 26 May 2015 66,607 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 64,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 57,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 52,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 50,751 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2010 50,156 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

All four tyres slightly perished.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on ends.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2010 50,156 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All four tyres slightly perished.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split on ends.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 49,588 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 48,360 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 May 2007 47,192 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link grease covers split

both front brake hoses touch anti-roll bar links on a lock

both rear suspension arm inner bushes slighly deteriorated

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 41,177 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside front anti-roll bar links ball joints covers split

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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N987 DKK is a 1996 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N987 DKK, 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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N987 DKK is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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