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N431 CSF

1996 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,715 mi
Last recorded144,715 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 CSF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 144,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 144,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 142,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2010 142,565 miles

corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 134,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 134,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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N431 CSF is a 1996 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N431 CSF, 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 N431 CSF registered?

N431 CSF is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N431 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N431 CSF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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