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PGS 55W

1996 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,345 mi
Last recorded51,345 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGS 55W
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 51,179 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 49,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 47,626 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,271 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,890 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,526 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,965 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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PGS 55W is a 1996 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PGS 55W, 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 PGS 55W registered?

PGS 55W is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is PGS 55W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGS 55W shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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