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N523 BKJ

1996 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 728126,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage onto radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 106,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering idler arm bushes worn

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint creaks

fuel tank very rusty on nsr corner but not leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2022 104,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint creaks

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank very rusty on nsr corner but not leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018
Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 97,661 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,078 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N523 BKJ is a 1996 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N523 BKJ, 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 N523 BKJ registered?

N523 BKJ is a 1996 BMW 728, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N523 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 BKJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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