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P220 AFG

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 AFG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2021 88,301 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2020 88,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,436 miles

Both front Tyres have slight shouldered wear

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,406 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,280 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside bonnet lock has slight lift when shut not considerd excessive. offside bonnet lock no lift present.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,280 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside bonnet lock has slight lift when shut not considerd excessive. offside bonnet lock no lift present.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 81,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Airbag warning on indicating a fault.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,832 miles

Airbag warning on.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,600 miles

Airbag warning on.

Nearside idler steering arm slight play.

Offside idler steering arm slight play.

PAS level low.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,917 miles

Airbag warning on.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,293 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,729 miles

airbag light on

Fail 3 Apr 2008 72,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

airbag light on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,583 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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P220 AFG is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P220 AFG, 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 P220 AFG registered?

P220 AFG is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 7 December 1996.

Is P220 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 AFG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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