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P178 RNW

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,625 mi
Last recorded143,625 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 RNW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2006 143,625 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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P178 RNW is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 P178 RNW, 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 P178 RNW registered?

P178 RNW is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P178 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 RNW shows 1 test 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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