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P896 LRX

1996 BMW 728

Blue Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

162,299 mi
Last recorded162,299 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 LRX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 162,299 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 149,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edege (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 128,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 107,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 107,602 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,198 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,663 miles

product on rear lamps

Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

product on rear lamps

Pass 11 Oct 2014 92,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 80,375 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 80,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,263 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 65,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 55,486 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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P896 LRX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P896 LRX, 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 P896 LRX registered?

P896 LRX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P896 LRX safe to buy?

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