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P31 SVF

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 SVF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,489 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,156 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears lowers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,573 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,651 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,455 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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P31 SVF is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P31 SVF, 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 P31 SVF registered?

P31 SVF is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P31 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 SVF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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