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N535 OAP

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,776 mi
Last recorded100,776 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 OAP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,776 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 100,776 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag light on

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,359 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,830 miles

both rear discs slight wear

slight oil leak engine

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,937 miles

both front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion and pitting at edges

corrosion forming on offside outer sill

nearside rear exhaust silencer rear mounting support bracket slightly loose

offside front tyre low outer shoulder of tread (1.0mm)

rear registration plate digits fading slightly

travel in footbrake and pedal soft when engine running

Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,237 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 72,233 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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N535 OAP is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N535 OAP, 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 N535 OAP registered?

N535 OAP is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N535 OAP safe to buy?

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