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P853 JTP

1996 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,455 mi
Last recorded166,455 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 JTP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 166,455 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 166,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 155,184 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads look to be getting down

Fail 16 Oct 2006 155,184 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads look to be getting down

Pass 19 Oct 2005 142,939 miles

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

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

long travel on paking brake

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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P853 JTP is a 1996 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P853 JTP, 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 P853 JTP registered?

P853 JTP is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P853 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P853 JTP shows 5 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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