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P389 DVO

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,785 mi
Last recorded99,785 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 DVO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 99,785 miles

Rear,n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Slight movement in n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension arm units

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,938 miles

Airbag light on

Front wiper blades torn on edges

N/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 5 Jan 2010 98,935 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Airbag light on

Front wiper blades torn on edges

N/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,961 miles

Airbag light on

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,813 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 88,813 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P389 DVO is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P389 DVO, 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 P389 DVO registered?

P389 DVO is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P389 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 DVO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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