1996 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · P962 HET
1996 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 99,929 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2793cc
P962 HET Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2014
- 99,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P962 HET Mileage History
- 24/04/200665,406 mi
- 19/04/200769,549 mi+4,143 mi
- 24/04/200872,413 mi+2,864 mi
- 22/04/200974,718 mi+2,305 mi
- 05/10/200975,522 mi+804 mi
- 08/10/200975,525 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/201077,269 mi+1,744 mi
- 27/09/201077,269 mi
- 18/02/201279,135 mi+1,866 mi
- 31/01/201392,727 mi+13,592 mi
- 24/10/201384,956 mi-7,771 mi
- 01/12/201499,927 mi+14,971 mi
- 04/12/201499,929 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,008 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P962 HET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 728 (P962 HET) between April 2006 and December 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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