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B18 JKB

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,318 mi
Last recorded142,318 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JKB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 142,318 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 142,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 129,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 126,462 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front metal brake pipe's starting to rust

rear metal brake pipe's starting to rust

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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B18 JKB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B18 JKB, 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 B18 JKB registered?

B18 JKB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is B18 JKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 JKB shows 4 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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