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P595 YAE

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

244,500 mi
Last recorded244,500 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 YAE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 244,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 230,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 225,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 219,784 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 214,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 208,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 201,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 194,229 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 194,223 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 187,304 miles

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

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 187,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 178,248 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 177,380 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 177,380 miles

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

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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P595 YAE is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P595 YAE, 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 P595 YAE registered?

P595 YAE is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P595 YAE safe to buy?

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