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P296 CFP

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,869 mi
Last recorded104,869 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 CFP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 104,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 191,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front plate poor

slight play on steering joint o/s.

Pass 5 May 2010 183,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 175,988 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 175,988 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 168,064 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 168,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 159,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 151,741 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 151,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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P296 CFP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 120,250 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 P296 CFP, 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 29 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P296 CFP registered?

P296 CFP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P296 CFP safe to buy?

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