MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear exhaust box tail pipe missing
Offside rear section exhaust not fully supported
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear exhaust box tail pipe missing
Offside rear section exhaust not fully supported
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P140 TKX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P140 TKX, 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 P140 TKX registered?
P140 TKX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is P140 TKX safe to buy?
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