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K17 JWH

1996 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 JWH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 95,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 91,961 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,961 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

lower nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints rubber boots torn

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,820 miles

evidence of fuel leak at o/s fuel tank.

fuel pipes mto rear corroded heavily in parts

o/s/r and n/s/r exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2008 86,820 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

evidence of fuel leak at o/s fuel tank.

fuel pipes mto rear corroded heavily in parts

o/s/r and n/s/r exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 78,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f back plate insecure inside hub

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 71,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 68,699 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 68,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak at engine

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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K17 JWH is a 1996 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K17 JWH, 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 K17 JWH registered?

K17 JWH is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K17 JWH safe to buy?

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