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P7 JWB

1996 BMW 728

Silver Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,791 mi
Last recorded173,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 JWB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 173,791 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 171,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 167,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 162,938 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 156,963 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 156,963 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 144,299 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 144,296 miles

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 136,204 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 128,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 119,456 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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P7 JWB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P7 JWB, 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 P7 JWB registered?

P7 JWB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P7 JWB safe to buy?

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