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P923 CFV

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,650 mi
Last recorded146,650 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 CFV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 146,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 145,995 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 145,270 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 144,284 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 143,673 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 142,879 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 142,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 141,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 140,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 139,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 138,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 136,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,573 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 135,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 134,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 134,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 128,035 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 128,032 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 113,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 106,095 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 106,093 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 100,534 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P923 CFV is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P923 CFV, 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 P923 CFV registered?

P923 CFV is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P923 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P923 CFV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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