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N304 DNV

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,284 mi
Last recorded207,284 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 DNV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 207,284 miles

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s/front steering idler

Pass 15 Feb 2008 206,267 miles

cracks in windscreen

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads about half worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted and rusty

nearside rear parking brake approx half as efficient as offside and may require repair or adjustment

Fail 15 Feb 2008 206,267 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

cracks in windscreen

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads about half worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted and rusty

nearside rear parking brake approx half as efficient as offside and may require repair or adjustment

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 8 Feb 2007 203,495 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 203,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 202,121 miles

Nearside Rear 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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N304 DNV is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N304 DNV, 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

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What year was N304 DNV registered?

N304 DNV is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N304 DNV safe to buy?

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