1997 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · P650 BCX
1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1997. Recorded mileage 207,122 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P650 BCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 207,122 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: Good
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P650 BCX Mileage History
- 17/08/2022206,880 mi
- 26/08/2022206,880 mi
- 01/02/2024207,060 mi+180 mi
- 27/02/2025207,073 mi+13 mi
- 31/03/2026207,122 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P650 BCX MOT History
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 1997 BMW 728 (P650 BCX) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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