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P584 DVO

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,490 mi
Last recorded152,490 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 DVO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2013 144,450 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 141,079 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 141,070 miles

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 137,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 134,298 miles

Both rear silencer heat sheilds insecure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 134,298 miles

Both rear silencer heat sheilds insecure.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 129,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 126,401 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 118,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 107,534 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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P584 DVO is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P584 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.

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What year was P584 DVO registered?

P584 DVO is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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