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H4 VOF

1996 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,534 mi
Last recorded158,534 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 VOF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 158,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 157,565 miles

fuel pipes slightl corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 157,560 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes slightl corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 152,704 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 146,449 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 145,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 144,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 142,288 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 142,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 137,903 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 137,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 134,256 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 134,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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H4 VOF is a 1996 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 118,226 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H4 VOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H4 VOF registered?

H4 VOF is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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