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H5 RDK

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 RDK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear boot floor covered

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyres all round cracking on sidewall

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Boot floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyres all round cracking on sidewall

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres starting to crack/perish.

exhaust heat shields insecure.

Fail 23 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres starting to perish/crack.

exhaust heat shields insecure.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,414 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs have corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes have corrosion

primary bonnet catch inoperative

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 133,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs have corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel pipes have corrosion

primary bonnet catch inoperative

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 130,976 miles

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

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

front brakes have slight judder

Fail 24 Oct 2011 130,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brakes have slight judder

Pass 22 Oct 2010 128,393 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

exhaust silencer heat shields insecure

fuel pipes have corrosion

play in steering system

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Fail 21 Oct 2010 128,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes have corrosion

exhaust silencer heat shields insecure

fuel pipes have corrosion

play in steering system

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 122,498 miles

HAND BRAKE PEDAL LOW INSPECTION NEEDED

O/S/F FRONT RADUIS ARM PLAY STRAIGHT N/S/F RADUIS BALL JOINT PLAY

Pass 17 Oct 2008 116,935 miles

Airbag light on dash

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,061 miles

n/s/f drop link play

Fail 16 Oct 2007 109,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f drop link play

Pass 11 Oct 2006 102,625 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 102,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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H5 RDK is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H5 RDK, 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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H5 RDK is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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