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H16 RJL

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

316,365 mi
Last recorded316,365 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RJL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 316,365 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 315,247 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 315,246 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 314,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 314,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 310,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 306,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 302,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 295,870 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r taillights slightly dull.

very slight play in o/s/r susp arm.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 290,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

slight play in n/s/f suspension strut.

slight play in o/s/rear suspension arm.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 290,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

slight play in o/s/rear suspension arm.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 283,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 276,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 258,292 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension arm knuckle

Fail 7 Aug 2009 258,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension arm knuckle

Pass 30 Sep 2008 243,160 miles

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 223,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 207,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 207,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 189,159 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 48,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H16 RJL is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H16 RJL, 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 H16 RJL registered?

H16 RJL is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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