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P648 BPC

1996 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 BPC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

both n/s tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2013 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 92,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,020 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front number plate small cracks

nearside rear suspension rear top arm ball joint slight movement

rear brake pads wearing low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front number plate small cracks

nearside rear suspension rear top arm ball joint slight movement

rear brake pads wearing low

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,305 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,484 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,477 miles

water in O/S/R lamp lens.

Pass 15 May 2006 36,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 32,749 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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P648 BPC is a 1996 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P648 BPC, 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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P648 BPC is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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