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P780 LMA

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,141 mi
Last recorded178,141 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 LMA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2012 178,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

s/hand spring /strut fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 178,141 miles

s/hand spring /strut fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 174,042 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 165,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 164,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 162,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 160,264 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 160,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 157,333 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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P780 LMA is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P780 LMA, 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 P780 LMA registered?

P780 LMA is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P780 LMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 LMA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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