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P970 RUY

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,202 mi
Last recorded111,202 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 RUY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 109,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 107,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,213 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 105,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,511 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 98,062 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 98,062 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

both front tyres on 1.6mm.

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

brake fluid level slightly low.

front brake discs becoming worn.

front brake pads 80% worn.

nearside front headlamp cover chipped.

rear brake discs becoming worn.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

slight play in offside rear upper arm ball joint.

windscreen chipped in zone b.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,612 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 87,569 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs starting to become corroded

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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P970 RUY is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P970 RUY, 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 P970 RUY registered?

P970 RUY is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P970 RUY safe to buy?

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