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P233 PWT

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,670 mi
Last recorded255,670 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 PWT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 255,670 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 249,647 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 249,606 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 246,185 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 246,185 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 237,177 miles

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

holes in o/s/r lamp

minor coolent leak to front

Pass 12 Oct 2007 220,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 205,183 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 202,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P233 PWT is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P233 PWT, 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 P233 PWT registered?

P233 PWT is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P233 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 PWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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