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P969 PVM

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,728 mi
Last recorded146,728 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 PVM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 146,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 136,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 128,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 112,404 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

front discs rusty

front numberplate cracked

n/s/r tyre on limits

slight exhaust blow centre joint

slight exhaust blow rear joint

surface rust on exhaust

underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2007 112,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front discs rusty

front numberplate cracked

slight exhaust blow centre joint

slight exhaust blow rear joint

surface rust on exhaust

underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2006 105,359 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 105,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate damage

o/s inner tail lamp not working

o/s/f antiroll bar top link dust boot split

poor wiper clearing action

several exhaust leaks at joints

stone damage front screen

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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P969 PVM is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P969 PVM, 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 P969 PVM registered?

P969 PVM is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P969 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 PVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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