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P407 GML

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 GML
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,347 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall has been run flat

offside rear exhaust brkt broken

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,920 miles

both front brake flexi brake hoses deteriorated and showing signs of scuffing/fouling. not touching at time of test.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 91,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake flexi brake hoses deteriorated and showing signs of scuffing/fouling. not touching at time of test.

power steering resevoir seeping.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,253 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 91,253 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside front anti roll bar link rod dust cover split.

nearside handbrake bubber mounting deteriorated.

power steering resevoir seeping.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 90,323 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside front anti roll bar link rod dust cover split.

nearside handbrake bubber mounting deteriorated.

power steering resevoir seeping.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,636 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,939 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P407 GML is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P407 GML, 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 P407 GML registered?

P407 GML is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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