Is the Bmw 728 reliable?

The Bmw 728 has an average MOT pass rate of 83% across 6 years, based on 1,866 tests in 2026. That's 1 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 1996 with a 89% pass rate.

Which year Bmw 728 is best?

The 1996 Bmw 728 has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 78%. There's a 11 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Bmw 728

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 1,866 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

1,866

Best Year

1996 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Bmw 728

The Bmw 728 has been tested 1,866 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (1996 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and LP.

Best and Worst Years

The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 126 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 78%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The BMW 728 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 131,038 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 137,562 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 728 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.