BMW 728

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 1,866 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

1,866

Highest Pass Rate

1996 (89%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 728

The BMW 728 was MOT tested 1,866 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1996 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 126 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 78%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

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

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2793cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,808

Per month£234/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2001 details

How reliable is the BMW 728?

vs average of all models+1% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average-5% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread11 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

BMW 728 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2001	84%	329	137,562 mi
2000	83%	326	131,357 mi
1999	83%	453	134,511 mi
1998	81%	317	134,101 mi
1997	78%	315	132,213 mi
1996	89%	126	131,038 mi

Questions about the BMW 728

Is the BMW 728 reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (1996 to 2001), the BMW 728 averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 1,866 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1996 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year BMW 728 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1996 BMW 728 has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 78%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.