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P204 OHE

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,072 mi
Last recorded123,072 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 OHE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 123,072 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 123,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 114,471 miles

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

nearside front anti roll link boot is split

Fail 30 Oct 2008 114,362 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front anti roll link boot is split

Fail 25 Oct 2007 112,089 miles

Airbag light permantly on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Samll amount of play in a ball joint on nearside rear suspension arm ( mrked with yellow chalk )

Samll amount of play in a ball joint on offside rear suspension arm ( mrked with yellow chalk )

Spare tyre flat.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 112,089 miles

Airbag light permantly on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Samll amount of play in a ball joint on nearside rear suspension arm ( mrked with yellow chalk )

Samll amount of play in a ball joint on offside rear suspension arm ( mrked with yellow chalk )

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 106,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 102,731 miles

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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P204 OHE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red 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 P204 OHE, 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 P204 OHE registered?

P204 OHE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P204 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 OHE 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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