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N221 BMO

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,949 mi
Last recorded186,949 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 BMO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 186,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions suspect

engine oil low

front brake pads low

Fail 31 Oct 2014 186,738 miles

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

front brake pads low

emissions suspect

engine oil low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 176,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 171,680 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2012 171,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 167,585 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 167,570 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 161,341 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 161,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 154,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 151,014 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 143,601 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND JUST IN LEGAL REQUIREMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N221 BMO is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N221 BMO, 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.

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What year was N221 BMO registered?

N221 BMO is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N221 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 BMO shows 12 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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