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P28 FNX

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,964 mi
Last recorded115,964 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 FNX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,964 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r radius arms have slight free play

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn close to the legal limit

advise o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,691 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

advise rear brake pad linings worn low

Fail 17 Feb 2010 110,691 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

advise rear brake pad linings worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,425 miles

advise front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroding

advise front tyres wearing on the outer edges slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2009 105,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroding

advise front tyres wearing on the outer edges slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2008 99,189 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 94,156 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in general, † † †parking brake has a lot of travel but still has some reserve

Pass 7 Feb 2006 88,626 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 88,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P28 FNX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green 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 P28 FNX, 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 P28 FNX registered?

P28 FNX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P28 FNX safe to buy?

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