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P136 YGF

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,119 mi
Last recorded73,119 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 YGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN BRAKE RELEASED (BRAKES DO NOT APPEAR TO BE BINDING)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,595 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 68,595 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,925 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 63,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 50,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) 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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P136 YGF is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P136 YGF, 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 P136 YGF registered?

P136 YGF is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P136 YGF safe to buy?

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