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P263 NAC

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

190,112 mi
Last recorded190,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 NAC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 190,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 190,112 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 185,746 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 185,746 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 180,869 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 180,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 171,426 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 171,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 162,988 miles

slight play felt in rear suspension at offside

Fail 4 Dec 2007 162,966 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play felt in rear suspension at offside

Pass 5 Dec 2006 151,921 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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P263 NAC is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P263 NAC, 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 P263 NAC registered?

P263 NAC is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P263 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 NAC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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