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N136 PVL

1996 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,402 mi
Last recorded83,402 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 PVL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,402 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 74,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 67,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,951 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake light, remains on when park brake released

Fail 19 Aug 2020 63,944 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake light, remains on when park brake released

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 63,572 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,397 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 61,397 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 55,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,227 miles

Front Tyres warn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,363 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,959 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL CUT

Fail 24 Jul 2007 39,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 30,153 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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N136 PVL is a 1996 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N136 PVL, 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 N136 PVL registered?

N136 PVL is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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