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P694 YPD

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,953 mi
Last recorded110,953 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 YPD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,953 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 110,950 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 108,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,547 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 18 Mar 2011 102,547 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,519 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 90,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,083 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 81,731 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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P694 YPD is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P694 YPD, 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 P694 YPD registered?

P694 YPD is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P694 YPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P694 YPD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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