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N520 VEP

1995 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 VEP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 138,245 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses in slightly poor condition

Both front tyres getting low

Both number plate lights slightly dim

Both rear tyres getting low

Both rear valve stems slightly perished

Oil leak from engine

Possible puncture N/S/F tyre

Sill covers & under side covers fitted to vehicle unable to inspect

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel rim

Slight oil leak from PAS pump

Fail 16 Mar 2010 138,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexy hoses in slightly poor condition

Both front tyres getting low

Both number plate lights slightly dim

Both rear tyres getting low

Both rear valve stems slightly perished

Oil leak from engine

Possible puncture N/S/F tyre

Sill covers & under side covers fitted to vehicle unable to inspect

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel rim

Slight oil leak from PAS pump

Pass 20 Jan 2009 135,715 miles

3/undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2009 135,715 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/wiperblades split/poor

2/power steering leaks/fluid low

3/undertrays fitted

4/brake linning warninglight on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 131,284 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 131,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2006 121,879 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 121,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 121,522 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N520 VEP is a 1995 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N520 VEP, 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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N520 VEP is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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