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P817 HRJ

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

207,751 mi
Last recorded207,751 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 207,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 205,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 205,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 201,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 201,525 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 196,230 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 196,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 191,233 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 191,233 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 186,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 186,083 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 180,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 180,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 174,648 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 174,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r stop light dim

o/s/r door won't open

Pass 1 Mar 2006 169,676 miles

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

oil leak

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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P817 HRJ is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P817 HRJ, 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 P817 HRJ registered?

P817 HRJ is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P817 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 HRJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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