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P975 GMD

1996 BMW 728

Brown Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 GMD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 142,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 139,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 137,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 130,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 120,097 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 119,861 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,205 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 117,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One of rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,047 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 114,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,374 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 110,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,799 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres have cracks all around outer side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres have cracks all around outer side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,187 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 95,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 89,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 83,712 miles

N/S/R flexy brake hose starting to perish

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2007 73,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,247 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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P975 GMD is a 1996 BMW 728 in Brown with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P975 GMD, 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 P975 GMD registered?

P975 GMD is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P975 GMD safe to buy?

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