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W396 PCF

2000 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,988 mi
Last recorded217,988 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 PCF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2016 217,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 211,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 205,952 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 200,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 192,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 185,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 179,876 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 172,900 miles

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

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

temporary number plates fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 170,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 160,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front indicators starting to show white light

temporary mumber plates fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2005 149,632 miles

temporary number plates fitted

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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W396 PCF is a 2000 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 108,330 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 W396 PCF, 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 26 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 W396 PCF registered?

W396 PCF is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W396 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W396 PCF shows 11 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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