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NEZ 2396

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 2396
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,923 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 98,279 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 95,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 95,800 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 95,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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NEZ 2396 is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol 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 NEZ 2396, 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 NEZ 2396 registered?

NEZ 2396 is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is NEZ 2396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEZ 2396 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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