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P895 PYV

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,979 mi
Last recorded189,979 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 PYV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 189,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat back and forward adjuster faulty

offside rear door handle faulty

Fail 5 Jul 2011

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear o/s door wont open from outside

Pass 5 Jul 2011

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)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear o/s door wont open from outside

Pass 24 Jun 2010 177,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 171,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 166,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 161,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 154,694 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 154,550 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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P895 PYV is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green 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 P895 PYV, 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 P895 PYV registered?

P895 PYV is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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