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P71 UAX

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,745 mi
Last recorded145,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 UAX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,745 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 141,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 140,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 137,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 134,685 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 134,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 132,626 miles

free play in o/s/r suspension arm

Fail 28 Nov 2011 132,626 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

free play in o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 132,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 131,578 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 127,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 124,858 miles

free play in n/s and o/s rear suspension arm bushes and tie bar ball joints

o/s centre floor damaged

o/s handbrake effort just passable

Pass 28 Jul 2005 119,211 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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P71 UAX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P71 UAX, 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 P71 UAX registered?

P71 UAX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P71 UAX safe to buy?

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