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953 ENY

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,205 mi
Last recorded87,205 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration953 ENY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 87,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 87,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,059 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 87,011 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,584 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2015 83,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 66,855 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,695 miles

Oil leak

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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953 ENY is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 953 ENY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 953 ENY registered?

953 ENY is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is 953 ENY safe to buy?

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