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A17 JTR

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JTR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,013 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,034 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,428 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 59,428 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively 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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A17 JTR is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A17 JTR, 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

How do I check the history of A17 JTR?

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What year was A17 JTR registered?

A17 JTR is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A17 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 JTR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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