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L188 NEC

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,960 mi
Last recorded79,960 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 NEC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 79,960 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 79,960 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,324 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper starting to deteriorate

petrol stains on tank but no leaks.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,173 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread.

offside front tyre has cracks in tread.

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,324 miles

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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L188 NEC is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L188 NEC, 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 L188 NEC registered?

L188 NEC is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is L188 NEC safe to buy?

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