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P228 KRW

1996 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,257 mi
Last recorded181,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 KRW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 181,257 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 181,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 170,201 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 170,199 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 169,559 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear brakehoses perished.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Only one side of brake discs have been changed.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 169,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 157,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 152,594 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 146,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 136,365 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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P228 KRW is a 1996 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P228 KRW, 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 P228 KRW registered?

P228 KRW is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P228 KRW safe to buy?

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