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P156 KFC

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,083 mi
Last recorded191,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 KFC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 191,083 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jan 2011 186,715 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 180,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 174,097 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 174,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 167,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 159,989 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 153,659 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 153,647 miles

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

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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P156 KFC is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P156 KFC, 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

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What year was P156 KFC registered?

P156 KFC is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P156 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 KFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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