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N194 BFL

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,598 mi
Last recorded144,598 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 BFL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 144,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 141,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 136,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009
Fail 4 Apr 2009

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 119,960 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 119,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 112,373 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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N194 BFL is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N194 BFL, 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 N194 BFL registered?

N194 BFL is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N194 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N194 BFL shows 9 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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