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N10 HTL

1996 BMW 730

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,784 mi
Last recorded89,784 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 HTL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering track arm slight play

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 140,334 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 160,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers fitted / undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,250 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,105 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,456 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,903 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 78,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,173 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,468 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,435 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 63,138 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N10 HTL is a 1996 BMW 730 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N10 HTL, 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 N10 HTL registered?

N10 HTL is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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