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P228 VDF

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,698 mi
Last recorded169,698 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 VDF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 169,698 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 169,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 159,165 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 159,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 150,605 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 150,596 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 140,453 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 139,961 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 132,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 132,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,808 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on limit 1.6m

Pass 12 Apr 2010 117,382 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to coroaded

both front tyres worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner egde and on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,005 miles

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

Parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 4 Apr 2008 110,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,421 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 105,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 VDF is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDF, 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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P228 VDF is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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