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P27 XRU

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,045 mi
Last recorded139,045 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 XRU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 139,045 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,639 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 135,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,902 miles

both fron t tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,857 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 100,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front inner splash guard insecure

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,439 miles

nearside front inner splash guard insecure

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,566 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,761 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges!

Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,725 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 60,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,512 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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P27 XRU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P27 XRU, 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 P27 XRU registered?

P27 XRU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P27 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 XRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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