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P568 VDL

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,500 mi
Last recorded159,500 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 VDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 159,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 157,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 150,035 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 149,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 136,383 miles

O/S/R Tyre getting low on outside edge

Oil leak

Plastic covers on outer sills and underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 136,383 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre getting low on outside edge

Oil leak

Plastic covers on outer sills and underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 125,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 115,065 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 97,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 87,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,881 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 81,881 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 76,134 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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P568 VDL is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P568 VDL, 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 P568 VDL registered?

P568 VDL is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P568 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P568 VDL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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