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N161 BNF

1996 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,282 mi
Last recorded230,282 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BNF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 230,282 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 212,512 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 5 Aug 2008 212,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

air bag lamp on

Pass 6 Aug 2007 189,048 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 189,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise fuel tank may be leaking has very small damp patch

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 2 Aug 2006 164,743 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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N161 BNF is a 1996 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N161 BNF, 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 N161 BNF registered?

N161 BNF is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N161 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 BNF shows 6 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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