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N393 OEC

1996 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,625 mi
Last recorded241,625 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 OEC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 241,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 204,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 201,220 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front tyres bold on outside edges

Fail 9 May 2008 201,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s front tyres bold on outside edges

Pass 23 Apr 2007 186,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 171,472 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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N393 OEC is a 1996 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N393 OEC, 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.

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N393 OEC is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N393 OEC safe to buy?

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