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G2 EGF

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 EGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 129,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 127,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,186 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 126,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 122,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,427 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 121,427 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,339 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,997 miles

slight movement in n/s rear top arm

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,434 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 102,191 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,633 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside

Fail 7 Aug 2013 89,626 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,578 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,294 miles

Excess wear on nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 51,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,891 miles

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Tyres worn on inner edges

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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G2 EGF is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G2 EGF, 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 G2 EGF registered?

G2 EGF is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is G2 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 EGF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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