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P347 VCN

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,195 mi
Last recorded89,195 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 VCN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,245 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,158 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,178 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 72,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,143 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 72,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear tyres are badly pereished

unable to fully inspect sills due to skirts being fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 70,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear tyres are badly pereished

unable to fully inspect sills due to skirts being fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,394 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,491 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,460 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 66,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,949 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,487 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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P347 VCN is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P347 VCN, 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 P347 VCN registered?

P347 VCN is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P347 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 VCN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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