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B8 ASU

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,489 mi
Last recorded61,489 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ASU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,485 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 61,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 61,108 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,972 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 60,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,725 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 60,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 60,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,522 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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B8 ASU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B8 ASU, 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 B8 ASU registered?

B8 ASU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is B8 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ASU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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