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BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL
Centre Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N497 BFL is a 1997 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N497 BFL, 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 29 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N497 BFL registered?
N497 BFL is a 1997 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is N497 BFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N497 BFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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