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N229 SDA

1995 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,256 mi
Last recorded221,256 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 SDA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 221,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 220,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 215,135 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 214,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 211,585 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 200,533 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 200,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 180,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2006 180,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N229 SDA is a 1995 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N229 SDA, 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 N229 SDA registered?

N229 SDA is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N229 SDA safe to buy?

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