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J88 CCB

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,273 mi
Last recorded91,273 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CCB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,273 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 88,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 87,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 85,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J88 CCB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J88 CCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J88 CCB?

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What year was J88 CCB registered?

J88 CCB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is J88 CCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 CCB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J88 CCB have outstanding finance?

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