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N458 FLH

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,539 mi
Last recorded65,539 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 FLH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,539 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,539 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,564 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 58,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning lamp indicates fault in system,both front wipers show signs of deterioration.

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,934 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,283 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,281 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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N458 FLH is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N458 FLH, 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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What year was N458 FLH registered?

N458 FLH is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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