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P98 TKX

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,922 mi
Last recorded122,922 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 TKX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 122,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 122,850 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroding

o/s headlamp cracked and condensated

o/s/r indicator lense broken

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2008 122,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroding

o/s headlamp cracked and condensated

o/s/r indicator lense broken

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2008 122,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 119,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 119,014 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 97,118 miles

rear brake discs corroding

slight play both rear lower hub bushs

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 TKX is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P98 TKX, 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 P98 TKX registered?

P98 TKX is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P98 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 TKX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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