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P863 HDP

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,927 mi
Last recorded119,927 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 HDP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 119,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 117,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,429 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,493 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,754 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,206 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,567 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,991 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 88,992 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 88,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,921 miles

nearside front eng mount leaking oil

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,037 miles

nearside front eng/mount oil

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,600 miles

offside rear flexi brake pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,388 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,289 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,756 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,823 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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P863 HDP is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P863 HDP, 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 P863 HDP registered?

P863 HDP is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P863 HDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 HDP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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