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P107 SUG

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,342 mi
Last recorded107,342 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 SUG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,342 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,806 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,899 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,649 miles

SLIGHT BINDING TO O/S REAR BRAKE

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT BINDING TO O/S REAR BRAKE

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,533 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

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

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

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

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

Play in nearside front idler arm

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Few minor chips in windscreen

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

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

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

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

Play in nearside front idler arm

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,115 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 63,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 56,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,696 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 49,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,326 miles

oil leak

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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P107 SUG is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P107 SUG, 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 P107 SUG registered?

P107 SUG is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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