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557 JNK

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,865 mi
Last recorded75,865 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 JNK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 75,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 75,504 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 75,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower mounting seriously corroded and broken on strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 74,854 miles

All metal brake pipes have corrosion on them

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,949 miles

corrosion on rear subframe x suspension units /

engine x under covers fitted x sill covers / corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs /

o/s/f brake pipes corroding / very slight rub on front flexi hoses / rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,060 miles

NUMBER OF UNDER TRAYS FITTED

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R HUB / ENGINE COVER FITTED /

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,660 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,452 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,409 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LENS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,015 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 65,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,852 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,215 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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557 JNK is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 557 JNK, 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 557 JNK registered?

557 JNK is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is 557 JNK safe to buy?

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