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P728 EUK

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,006 mi
Last recorded153,006 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 EUK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 153,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 150,102 miles

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

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

airbag light on

nsf lower ball joint dust cover split

osf trackrod end dust cover split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 150,085 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag light on

nsf lower ball joint dust cover split

osf trackrod end dust cover split

Pass 5 Nov 2009 146,997 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 146,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 143,863 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 143,811 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 140,745 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 140,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 130,111 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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P728 EUK is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P728 EUK, 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 P728 EUK registered?

P728 EUK is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P728 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P728 EUK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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