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RIL 3881

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,290 mi
Last recorded60,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 3881
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm outer edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm outer edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,944 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,936 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked in zone b not in the drivers view

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,160 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 49,160 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,628 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,620 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,663 miles

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

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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RIL 3881 is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RIL 3881, 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 RIL 3881 registered?

RIL 3881 is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is RIL 3881 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 3881 shows 16 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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