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M10 XTM

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,138 mi
Last recorded220,138 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 XTM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 220,138 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and 10 years old

Nearside front fog light slightly damaged

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted on outer edge

Slight play in both rear upper rear suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2025 215,372 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and 9 years old

Nearside front fog light slightly damaged

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted on outer edge

Slight play in both rear upper rear suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in front anti-roll bar centre bushes

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Apr 2024 223,769 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 223,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 220,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 220,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 215,096 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 211,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 208,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 203,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 198,615 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 198,615 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 194,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 191,095 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 191,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Advise changing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 185,570 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 179,983 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 175,664 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 175,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 170,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 163,065 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 163,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 156,356 miles

o/s head light lens damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2010 156,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s head light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2009 147,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 147,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 136,287 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 122,051 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 106,438 miles

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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M10 XTM is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M10 XTM, 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 M10 XTM registered?

M10 XTM is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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