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N101 FBY

1995 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,163 mi
Last recorded107,163 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 FBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 106,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front + rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front + rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front + rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front + rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,894 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 103,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,637 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 101,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 100,796 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 100,796 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 99,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 98,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 97,491 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 95,828 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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N101 FBY is a 1995 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,897 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 N101 FBY, 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 31 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N101 FBY registered?

N101 FBY is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 9 October 1995.

Is N101 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 FBY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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