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P53 RND

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,429 mi
Last recorded177,429 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 RND
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 177,429 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 177,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 166,929 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Aug 2010 166,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 158,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 148,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 137,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 133,324 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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P53 RND is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P53 RND, 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

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What year was P53 RND registered?

P53 RND is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P53 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 RND shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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