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P564 PLX

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,986 mi
Last recorded179,986 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 PLX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 179,986 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 167,857 miles

air bag light on.

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 1,551 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 1,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front right wiper blade slightly insecure

last two numbers on mileage display not showing clearly

Pass 16 Oct 2007 136,652 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 136,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 130,488 miles

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

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

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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P564 PLX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P564 PLX, 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 P564 PLX registered?

P564 PLX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P564 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P564 PLX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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