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P282 DPG

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

278,640 mi
Last recorded278,640 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 DPG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 278,640 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded, outwith prescribed area

windscreen cracked outwith swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2013 278,620 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded, outwith prescribed area

windscreen cracked outwith swept area

Fail 4 Apr 2013 278,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded, outwith prescribed area

windscreen cracked outwith swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 270,838 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2012 270,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 267,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 267,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 260,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 260,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 254,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 247,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 241,323 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 229,325 miles

neaeside front brake backing plate loose

Fail 14 Feb 2006 229,303 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front backing plate loose

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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P282 DPG is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P282 DPG, 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 P282 DPG registered?

P282 DPG is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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