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P277 XPT

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,940 mi
Last recorded198,940 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 XPT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 198,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 195,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 193,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 191,927 miles

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2010 191,913 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2009 189,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 186,232 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 177,509 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 177,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 167,972 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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P277 XPT is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P277 XPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P277 XPT registered?

P277 XPT is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is P277 XPT safe to buy?

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