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N171 YDP

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 YDP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010
Fail 30 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 181,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 181,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 170,443 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 170,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 159,840 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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N171 YDP is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N171 YDP, 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 N171 YDP registered?

N171 YDP is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N171 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 YDP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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