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1996 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · P235 GPD

P235 GPD

1996 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 181,137 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/09/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2793cc

P235 GPD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
  • 181,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P235 GPD Mileage History

  1. 23/08/2021175,956 mi
  2. 30/08/2022177,562 mi+1,606 mi
  3. 04/09/2023178,657 mi+1,095 mi
  4. 04/09/2023178,657 mi
  5. 06/09/2024181,137 mi+2,480 mi

Average of roughly 1,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P235 GPD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 728 (P235 GPD) between August 2021 and September 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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