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N102 WDO

1995 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,858 mi
Last recorded123,858 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 WDO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,858 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 123,958 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both LHD (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sidelights Pulsing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2021
Pass 19 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019

both outer sills slightly corroded , sill covers fitted

engine temp went into red

all tyres cracked & perished

Fail 13 Aug 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

both outer sills slightly corroded , sill covers fitted

engine temp went into red

all tyres cracked & perished

Pass 14 Aug 2018
Pass 21 Jul 2017
Fail 3 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,449 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 120,449 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,901 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 119,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 119,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,027 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 118,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 117,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 115,317 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,098 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 114,093 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 109,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 105,466 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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N102 WDO is a 1995 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N102 WDO, 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 N102 WDO registered?

N102 WDO is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N102 WDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 WDO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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