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N198 BNW

1995 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,897 mi
Last recorded194,897 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 BNW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2008 194,897 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 194,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 177,715 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 177,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 166,593 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 166,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N198 BNW is a 1995 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,897 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 N198 BNW, 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 31 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N198 BNW registered?

N198 BNW is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N198 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 BNW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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