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N211 SAA

1996 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 SAA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009
Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 125,186 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 124,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 117,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2005 104,396 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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N211 SAA is a 1996 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N211 SAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N211 SAA registered?

N211 SAA is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N211 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N211 SAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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