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DCZ 8140

1996 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,734 mi
Last recorded106,734 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8140
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 102,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2010 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 100,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 100,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,808 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 92,634 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 130,669 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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DCZ 8140 is a 1996 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCZ 8140, 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.

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What year was DCZ 8140 registered?

DCZ 8140 is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is DCZ 8140 safe to buy?

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