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P990 AJU

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 AJU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,708 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all boots (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all boots (2.2.C.1c)

both rear lamps perrished

Fail 31 Jul 2017 122,708 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all boots (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all boots (2.2.C.1c)

both rear lamps perrished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2015 115,573 miles

rack play

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,688 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 112,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 112,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,539 miles

n/s/f play in wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2012 108,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 107,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clean up brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,969 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,566 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 97,564 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 95,660 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,110 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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P990 AJU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P990 AJU, 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 P990 AJU registered?

P990 AJU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 25 August 1996.

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