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TIL 7709

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,105 mi
Last recorded171,105 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 7709
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 171,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 160,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 153,283 miles

Advise fuel and b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise n/s/f anti roll bar link showing signs of slight ball joint wear

Advise slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint (chalk marked )

Pass 23 Apr 2018 147,477 miles

Advise metal b/pipes to o/s/r by jacking point showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise n/s/r metal fuel pipe showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 142,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm idler left hand has minor lift

Nearside Fuel pipe slight corrosion

Offside Both brake pipes coroded centre to rear

Offside Front Steering arm idlerright hand has minor lift

Pass 5 May 2016 136,109 miles

All tyres age cracks in the tread

Front Slight play I steering box

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 130,284 miles

advise rear exhaust box bracket adrift but still supported

Pass 22 May 2014 124,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 120,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 116,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 111,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 107,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 100,578 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2009 100,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2008 90,929 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 90,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 80,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 71,078 miles

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

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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TIL 7709 is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TIL 7709, 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 TIL 7709 registered?

TIL 7709 is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is TIL 7709 safe to buy?

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