MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
both front fog lamps broken
both outer sills damaged and coroding
both rear lamps condensated
offside mirror cover missing
offside rear brake hose slightly twisted
both front fog lamps broken glass
both outer sill panels coroded and damaged/dented
exhaust heatshield loose
offside rear brake hose slightly twisted
play in front steering rods and joints. steering boots perishing
rear flexible brake hoses perishing slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front fog lamps broken glass
both outer sill panels coroded and damaged/dented
exhaust heatshield loose
offside rear brake hose slightly twisted
play in front steering rods and joints. steering boots perishing
rear flexible brake hoses perishing slightly
exhaust rewar heatshields loose
nearside rear indicator slightly dimmer than offside.
rear tyres wearing low and have cuts intead unable to see cords.
sill panels damaged
slight play in offside steering joints
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front outer sidewall damage evident. Rear exhaust heat sheild loose. A screw evident in nearside rear tyre. Oil residue evident around power/steer resivour and pipes.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
a.both front push strut bushes worn
a.both rear top(bent)suspension arm ball joints have slight play
a.both rear tyres just above legal limit
a.front and rear number plates cracked and slightly deteriated
a.o/s/r brake flexi hose slightly twisted
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
a.both front push strut bushes worn
a.both rear top(bent)suspension arm ball joints have slight play
a.both rear tyres just above legal limit
a.front and rear number plates cracked and slightly deteriated
a.o/s/r brake flexi hose slightly twisted
a.both front flexi hoses tuch drop links on full lock but not damaged
a.both front fog lights broken
a.exhaust heat shield loose
a.front and rear number plates deteriated
a.n/s/f head light lense condensated beam image just ok
a.o/s/r back box exhaust bracket broken but still secure
a.o/s/r flexi hose slightly twisted
front reg plate cracked.
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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P489 SUB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver 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 P489 SUB, 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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P489 SUB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 4 October 1996.
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