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P710 APA

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 APA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011
Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,040 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,385 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 46,106 miles

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

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

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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P710 APA is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 P710 APA, 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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What year was P710 APA registered?

P710 APA is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P710 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P710 APA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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