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P671 LWG

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

152,408 mi
Last recorded152,408 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 LWG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 152,408 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake just meets limits

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 148,030 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded/small holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner tie rod joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connecting to central pipe to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 148,028 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded/small holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner tie rod joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connecting to central pipe to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 145,011 miles

factory fitted undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2021 143,348 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 141,094 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 141,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 139,474 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 139,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,826 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,285 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 132,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 130,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 129,140 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 127,547 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 127,547 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 127,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,968 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 124,968 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,045 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2008 124,045 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 122,411 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 122,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 121,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 121,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P671 LWG is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P671 LWG, 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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P671 LWG is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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