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P7 KGD

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

321,595 mi
Last recorded321,595 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 KGD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 321,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Metal fuel lines rusty

Nearside Front Anti Roll link arm dust cover adrift

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Both rear track rods have slight play (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valve stems perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 321,589 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Metal fuel lines rusty

Nearside Front Anti Roll link arm dust cover adrift

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Both rear track rods have slight play (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valve stems perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 312,683 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 304,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 304,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 289,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake warning light inop

Fail 21 Nov 2012 289,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 3 Nov 2011 274,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 259,196 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 245,945 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 245,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 230,694 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 214,505 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

differential leaking heavilly

Pass 24 Nov 2006 192,506 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Nov 2006 192,506 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 KGD 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 66.7%.

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 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 P7 KGD, 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 P7 KGD registered?

P7 KGD is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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