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P454 HMS

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,098 mi
Last recorded155,098 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 HMS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 155,098 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2017 155,098 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2015 144,859 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 144,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 129,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

various bushes and gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2013 125,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 123,550 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 120,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 118,022 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 114,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,190 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 108,190 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,138 miles

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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P454 HMS is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P454 HMS, 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

How do I check the history of P454 HMS?

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What year was P454 HMS registered?

P454 HMS is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P454 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 HMS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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