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N49 ARB

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 ARB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 135,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 122,637 miles

Advise all tyres worn low on inner edges

Advise fuel tank damp on nearsidse

Fail 12 Aug 2010 105,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 92,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 78,207 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside shoulders

corrosion around rear suspension mounts

spare tyre fitted to nearisde front which is close to the leagl limit on outside edge

Fail 29 May 2008 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside shoulders

corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Pass 29 May 2007 75,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,914 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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N49 ARB is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N49 ARB, 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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What year was N49 ARB registered?

N49 ARB is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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