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P982 YPJ

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,902 mi
Last recorded204,902 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 204,902 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 78,486 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 204,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 184,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 184,444 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 155,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 155,962 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 116,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 85,201 miles

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

parking brake travel

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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P982 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P982 YPJ, 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 P982 YPJ registered?

P982 YPJ is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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