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N2 FYL

1996 BMW 730

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 FYL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,019 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 101,019 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 2 Aug 2010 98,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,707 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 97,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 96,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 96,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 95,237 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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N2 FYL is a 1996 BMW 730 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N2 FYL, 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

How do I check the history of N2 FYL?

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What year was N2 FYL registered?

N2 FYL is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N2 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 FYL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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