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8009 ET

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

279,068 mi
Last recorded279,068 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8009 ET
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2006 279,068 miles

nearside wing mirror missing

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2005 257,718 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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8009 ET is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8009 ET, 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 8009 ET registered?

8009 ET is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 8009 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8009 ET shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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