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N248 PYL

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

255,069 mi
Last recorded255,069 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 PYL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 255,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 250,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all jacking points corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 250,997 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear sills/jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 242,897 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 242,896 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 234,616 miles

both front brake hoses started to perish

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 7 Jul 2020 234,614 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses started to perish

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 7 Aug 2019 231,798 miles

o/s/r brake back plate partially fouling brake disc

Fail 5 Aug 2019 231,790 miles

Emissions not tested C.O, H.C & LAMBDA READINGS ALL TOO HIGH - TEST ABORTED DUE TO SMOKE FILLING WORKSHOP (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake back plate partially fouling brake disc

Pass 16 Jul 2018 225,730 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 225,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 218,078 miles

both inner sills corroded

prop shaft rubber bearing worn

Fail 7 Feb 2017 218,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Statutory seat belt missing unable to check rear seat belts (5.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

both inner sills corroded

prop shaft rubber bearing worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 216,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 216,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 213,509 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 210,753 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 210,396 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 203,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 204,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2010

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 198,404 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

both front coil springs corroding

both rear brake flexi hoses heavily perished

knocking from steering column

some play in steering box drop arm ball joint on limit

some play in steering box on limit

Fail 29 May 2009

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from offside rear wheel and with handbrake

unable to read odometer figures in complete

Pass 12 Apr 2008 191,772 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns front roll bar link ball joint boot split.

Fail 5 Apr 2008 191,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake pedal rubber missing.

ns front roll bar link ball joint boot split.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 184,742 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

nearside front anti roll bar link - top ball joint cover split

Pass 8 Apr 2006 176,331 miles

number plates deteriorating

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear from offside inner steering joint

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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N248 PYL is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 N248 PYL, 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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N248 PYL is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 26 October 1995.

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