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P160 HWH

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,858 mi
Last recorded169,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 HWH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 169,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 156,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light up on dash

repaire on fuel tank no leaks found but has fuel stainage (fuel level low)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 145,080 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 145,080 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 134,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust bracket missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2007 134,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust bracket missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 118,354 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 118,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P160 HWH is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P160 HWH, 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 P160 HWH registered?

P160 HWH is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P160 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 HWH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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