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P341 XTT

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,275 mi
Last recorded168,275 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 XTT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 168,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 164,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 164,269 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 154,409 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 154,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 142,832 miles

metal brake pipes corroded steering arm slightly worn door miiror cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,780 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 130,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 116,582 miles

oil collecting on engine under shield(red?), recommend removal and investigate, both front drop link upper gaiters split, o/s/r wheel inner rim damaged, initial movement to o/s steering idler

Fail 17 Jun 2009 116,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil collecting on engine under shield(red?), recommend removal and investigate, both front drop link upper gaiters split, o/s/r wheel inner rim damaged, initial movement to o/s steering idler

Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 102,004 miles

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

emmissions on limit

Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 92,525 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balence

Offside front tyre tread stepped slightly

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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P341 XTT is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P341 XTT, 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 P341 XTT registered?

P341 XTT is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P341 XTT safe to buy?

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