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P38 SWY

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

145,876 mi
Last recorded145,876 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 SWY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2009 145,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre near limit ( worn on outer/inner edges )

Fail 2 Jul 2008 31,710 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear door inoperative from outside

rear off nearside outer sill slightly damaged

unsure if vehicle mileage correct as first digit unreadable

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,710 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear door inoperative from outside

rear off nearside outer sill slightly damaged

unsure if vehicle mileage correct as first digit unreadable

Pass 13 Jun 2007

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 109,584 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 109,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 SWY is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 SWY, 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 P38 SWY registered?

P38 SWY is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P38 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 SWY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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