Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · P347 AFG

P347 AFG

1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 20/02/1997. Recorded mileage 125,762 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 728
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 19/10/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
125,762 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/10/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc

P347 AFG Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2022
  • 125,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P347 AFG Mileage History

  1. 02/01/200744,838 mi
  2. 17/12/200749,896 mi+5,058 mi
  3. 08/12/200855,655 mi+5,759 mi
  4. 09/12/200855,655 mi
  5. 02/12/200957,856 mi+2,201 mi
  6. 17/01/201162,278 mi+4,422 mi
  7. 17/01/201162,278 mi
  8. 04/02/201268,013 mi+5,735 mi
  9. 01/02/201371,779 mi+3,766 mi
  10. 18/05/201372,099 mi+320 mi
  11. 18/05/201372,099 mi
  12. 09/03/201574,345 mi+2,246 mi
  13. 09/03/201574,345 mi
  14. 17/02/201679,115 mi+4,770 mi
  15. 16/02/201788,132 mi+9,017 mi
  16. 20/02/201788,136 mi+4 mi
  17. 20/02/201896,573 mi+8,437 mi
  18. 20/02/201896,573 mi
  19. 20/02/2019104,573 mi+8,000 mi
  20. 27/02/2019104,577 mi+4 mi
  21. 12/02/2020111,950 mi+7,373 mi
  22. 21/10/2021119,928 mi+7,978 mi
  23. 19/10/2022125,762 mi+5,834 mi

Average of roughly 5,124 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

P347 AFG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 22:36
MOT Analysis

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

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 728 (P347 AFG) between January 2007 and October 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 19 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the i”.

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