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N169 HSF

1996 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 HSF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 73,666 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 72,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 70,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,687 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,678 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges advise

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,936 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn outer edges advise

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 56,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 22 May 2008 54,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges advise

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 24 May 2007 52,635 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 52,624 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 50,502 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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N169 HSF is a 1996 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N169 HSF, 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 N169 HSF registered?

N169 HSF is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N169 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N169 HSF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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