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P57 SWY

1996 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 SWY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 146,917 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 148,020 miles

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

hand brake just meeting requirements

Pass 1 May 2010 140,815 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 138,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 138,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 137,260 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 137,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 132,002 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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P57 SWY is a 1996 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P57 SWY, 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 P57 SWY registered?

P57 SWY is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P57 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 SWY shows 8 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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