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P458 UAP

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,276 mi
Last recorded153,276 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 UAP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 153,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 145,318 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s steering idler badly worn.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 145,318 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s steering idler badly worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 138,505 miles

Play in n/s steering idler.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 138,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in n/s steering idler.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 131,695 miles

Front brakes are out of balance

Large engine cover is fitted

Sills are covered

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 131,695 miles

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

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

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

Front brakes are out of balance

Large engine cover is fitted

Sills are covered

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 120,971 miles

engine cover fitted †n/s handbrake cable gromit broken †rear pads low †front hoses close to fouling on full lock †play n/s lower arm inner bush †

Pass 25 Oct 2005 114,138 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 114,138 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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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P458 UAP is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green 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 P458 UAP, 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 P458 UAP registered?

P458 UAP is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P458 UAP safe to buy?

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