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B13 HEA

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,678 mi
Last recorded124,678 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 HEA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,678 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 124,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 116,802 miles

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,549 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 105,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2009 105,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,290 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 98,290 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 85,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 79,010 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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B13 HEA is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B13 HEA, 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 B13 HEA registered?

B13 HEA is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is B13 HEA safe to buy?

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