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P821 LJB

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,824 mi
Last recorded119,824 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 LJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 119,824 miles

Traction light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 118,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 116,810 miles

traction light on.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 116,810 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

traction light on.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 113,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 111,409 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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P821 LJB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P821 LJB, 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 P821 LJB registered?

P821 LJB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P821 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 LJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P821 LJB have outstanding finance?

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