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SON 135S

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,751 mi
Last recorded90,751 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSON 135S
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,751 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box drag link slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering drag link ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2019 89,815 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 89,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,045 miles

Both rears and nearside front tyre close to the legal limit

Offside drag link ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,994 miles

Offside drag link ball joint slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2017 85,994 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside drag link ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,715 miles

Play in offside front lower ball joint- advise replacement soon

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 78,055 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,055 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 78,047 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,496 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 68,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,239 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 53,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SON 135S is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SON 135S, 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 SON 135S registered?

SON 135S is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is SON 135S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SON 135S shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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