CarVerify

Free Car Check

P220 GPD

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 GPD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2022

Both sides rear sills corroded . Not in a prescribed area .

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 140,676 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear sill

Pass 9 Jan 2020 140,287 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessively .

Pass 8 Jan 2019 139,861 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 139,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 139,389 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 139,380 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split os arm rubber boot (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,120 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 138,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,184 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2015 136,184 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear flexable hoses cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front hoses fouling anti roll bar link (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 134,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 134,853 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 133,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades splitting on ends

nearside front brake slightly binding when vehicle raised

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2012 132,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade splitting on ends

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 131,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamps damaged

nearside front inner wheel arch liner damaged

warning light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2010 129,865 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

offside rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2010 129,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

offside rear exhaust body heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2009 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 127,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 124,050 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 17 Dec 2007 122,077 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre 3mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Fail 12 Dec 2007 122,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear tyre 2mm

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre 3mm outer edge

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 21 Dec 2006 119,541 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 119,541 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 110,496 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P220 GPD is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P220 GPD, 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

How do I check the history of P220 GPD?

You can check the full history of P220 GPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P220 GPD registered?

P220 GPD is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P220 GPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 GPD shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P220 GPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P220 GPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.