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P211 KMB

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,521 mi
Last recorded144,521 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 KMB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 144,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 143,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 140,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 140,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 139,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,430 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 138,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 137,709 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 137,020 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 137,012 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2014 136,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 135,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,370 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 134,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 131,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 129,230 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 129,230 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 121,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 116,894 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 116,890 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 114,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,674 miles

numberplates weathering

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

oil leak

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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P211 KMB is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P211 KMB, 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 P211 KMB registered?

P211 KMB is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P211 KMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 KMB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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