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K7 AAG

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,351 mi
Last recorded187,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 AAG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 187,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 186,221 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 186,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2012 186,159 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner side wall cut cord not exposed

Pass 26 May 2011 179,911 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 177,045 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 177,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 171,560 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 153,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 140,833 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 140,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 127,543 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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K7 AAG is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K7 AAG, 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 K7 AAG registered?

K7 AAG is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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