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N54 GLT

1996 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 GLT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

Fail 7 Nov 2014 120,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 115,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 115,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,457 miles

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 107,736 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 107,657 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,382 miles

small crack and water in offside rear light lens

Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 93,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,088 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 88,495 miles

Nearside 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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N54 GLT is a 1996 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N54 GLT, 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 N54 GLT registered?

N54 GLT is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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