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P821 REU

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,764 mi
Last recorded174,764 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 REU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 174,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear lamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 167,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 166,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 164,337 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 164,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 158,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 152,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 149,176 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

parking brake just passed performance test at 16% and feels rough in operation?

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 146,382 miles

parking brake just passed performance test at 16%

sill covers fitted

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 REU is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P821 REU, 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

How do I check the history of P821 REU?

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What year was P821 REU registered?

P821 REU is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P821 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P821 REU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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