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P98 HHF

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 HHF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 117,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 114,487 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 114,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,599 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front 7 rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,065 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,951 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 106,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 103,183 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 96,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 93,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,916 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 87,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 85,840 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,170 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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P98 HHF is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P98 HHF, 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

How do I check the history of P98 HHF?

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What year was P98 HHF registered?

P98 HHF is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P98 HHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 HHF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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