1996 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · P242 FNA
1996 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 171,288 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P242 FNA Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2010
- 171,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P242 FNA Mileage History
- 05/07/2006144,488 mi
- 04/07/2007153,103 mi+8,615 mi
- 04/07/2007153,103 mi
- 24/07/2008159,329 mi+6,226 mi
- 14/07/2009165,907 mi+6,578 mi
- 10/05/2010171,288 mi+5,381 mi
Average of roughly 6,967 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P242 FNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 728 (P242 FNA) between July 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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