MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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air bag lamp on
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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