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P38 PRW

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,636 mi
Last recorded124,636 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 PRW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 124,636 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake low effort

Pass 25 May 2011 120,073 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 120,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 104,834 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2009 104,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 90,963 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 90,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,664 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 77,186 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P38 PRW is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P38 PRW, 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 P38 PRW registered?

P38 PRW is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P38 PRW safe to buy?

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