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P172 YBB

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,212 mi
Last recorded130,212 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 YBB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 130,212 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 130,212 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses rubbing on anti-roll bar link arms on full lock

brake fluid dirty

front brake discs wearing thin and corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear suspension, lower wishbones corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Jul 2009 124,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 16 Jul 2009 123,973 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 14 Jul 2008 116,309 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 108,888 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,101 miles

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

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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P172 YBB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P172 YBB, 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 P172 YBB registered?

P172 YBB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P172 YBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 YBB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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