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P479 CFR

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,903 mi
Last recorded140,903 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 CFR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 140,903 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 140,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 130,826 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,424 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

offside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,709 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,292 miles

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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P479 CFR is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver 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 P479 CFR, 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.

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What year was P479 CFR registered?

P479 CFR is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P479 CFR safe to buy?

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