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P37 DBW

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,758 mi
Last recorded198,758 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 DBW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 198,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 190,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs have some corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2010 190,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2009 183,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front side light dim

offside rear tail light lense cracked

very slight play from within steering components on both sides

Pass 29 Oct 2008 173,647 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 173,645 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 166,774 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 166,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 158,378 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 151,155 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 151,153 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear number plate becoming obscured

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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P37 DBW is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P37 DBW, 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 P37 DBW registered?

P37 DBW is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P37 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 DBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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