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P124 WCG

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,574 mi
Last recorded116,574 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 WCG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different sized tyres front to rear

o/s/f brake heat shield insecure

o/s/r exhaust mount insecure

park brake application light on all the time

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 116,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different sized tyres front to rear

o/s/f brake heat shield insecure

o/s/r exhaust mount insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust bracket corroded off, but system is still supported

Winscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 5 Aug 2015 113,692 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust bracket corroded off, but system is still supported

Winscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,955 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 93,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,260 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 60,305 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,208 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 57,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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P124 WCG is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P124 WCG, 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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P124 WCG is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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