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N283 MYG

1995 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,675 mi
Last recorded186,675 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 MYG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 186,675 miles

Both front brakes are binding

Brake linings warning is on dash

Fuel pipes extremely corroded and advice replacement

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Offside wing mirror glass starting to discolour

Rear Body has slight corrosion BOTH jacking point and the nearside is holed (6.1.B.2)

Various oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2016 186,675 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brakes are binding

Brake linings warning is on dash

Fuel pipes extremely corroded and advice replacement

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Offside wing mirror glass starting to discolour

Rear Body has slight corrosion BOTH jacking point and the nearside is holed (6.1.B.2)

Various oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2015 184,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 182,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 182,208 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 180,381 miles

bonnet didnt secure but has now

Fail 2 Dec 2013 180,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 180,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 180,347 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 174,206 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 174,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 167,237 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 167,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 162,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 158,257 miles

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

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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N283 MYG is a 1995 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N283 MYG, 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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N283 MYG is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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