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C12 MSC

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,549 mi
Last recorded142,549 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MSC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 142,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 138,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing onouter edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2009 138,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres wearing onouter edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2008 131,256 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 125,093 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 125,044 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 116,476 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls.offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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C12 MSC is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C12 MSC, 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 C12 MSC registered?

C12 MSC is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is C12 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 MSC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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