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N160 MGV

1996 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,954 mi
Last recorded128,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 MGV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 113,260 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 110,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 110,230 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,603 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 108,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,579 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,055 miles

windscreen slight damage

Pass 23 Dec 2009 102,684 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 102,683 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 100,959 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,934 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 89,171 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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N160 MGV is a 1996 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N160 MGV, 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 N160 MGV registered?

N160 MGV is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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