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P524 KNE

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,210 mi
Last recorded208,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 KNE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 208,210 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside outer and offside inner steering joints worn - advise replacement

nearside rear light damaged

offside front and offside rear jacking point pads missing

offside front fog light lense damaged and condensated

oil seepage

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 27 Jan 2016 208,207 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside outer and offside inner steering joints worn - advise replacement

nearside rear light damaged

offside front and offside rear jacking point pads missing

offside front fog light lense damaged and condensated

oil seepage

rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 200,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

power steering pump oily

Pass 15 Jan 2014 195,294 miles

n/s sill damaged

steering pump oily

Fail 14 Jan 2014 195,294 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s sill damaged

steering pump oily

Pass 1 Feb 2013 189,167 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s sill damaged

power steering pump oily

wet conditions

Pass 10 Feb 2012 179,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise, front brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 179,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise, engine has oil leak.

advise, front brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 167,574 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 153,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 136,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 121,264 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 121,253 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 114,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 114,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise damage osf headlamp glass

advise handbrake warning lamp staying on

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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P524 KNE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P524 KNE, 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 P524 KNE registered?

P524 KNE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P524 KNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 KNE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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