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P652 BPC

1996 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 BPC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,823 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 87,823 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 83,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 83,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated furthermost lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,348 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,886 miles

Front both wiper blades slightly smearey

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,886 miles

Front both wiper blades slightly smearey

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 May 2019 56,346 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,617 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 50,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,517 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,759 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,550 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,619 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,325 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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P652 BPC is a 1996 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P652 BPC, 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 P652 BPC registered?

P652 BPC is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P652 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 BPC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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