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P321 MLO

1996 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 MLO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 87,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025
Pass 25 Jun 2024 86,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,381 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,494 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 79,184 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,447 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play chalked (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,457 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perishing,215/65/16

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,147 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,011 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,432 miles

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

little reserve travel on park brake pedal

Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,303 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,568 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 64,243 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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P321 MLO is a 1996 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 P321 MLO, 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 P321 MLO registered?

P321 MLO is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P321 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 MLO shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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