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N61 JHK

1996 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,683 mi
Last recorded170,683 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 JHK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 170,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under carriage showing surface rust.

corroded brake and fuel pipes.

oil leak

fuel hoses starting to crack.

Pass 29 Apr 2024 168,263 miles

Minor exhaust blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

brake and fuel pipes are showing corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre very low on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2023 163,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes and fuel pipes in rusty condition

exhaust tail pipe missing on one side

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2022 162,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corroded fuel and brake pipes

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2021 158,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 155,933 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Spring base corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 155,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Spring base corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 155,842 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,481 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 155,481 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank (7.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 152,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 147,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe is corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 139,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 133,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 128,129 miles

ABS light on

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 128,129 miles

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

ABS light on

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,001 miles

Air bag light on

Cracks around tread of O/S rear tyre

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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)

Poor recoil on rear centre seat belt

Pass 21 Jul 2010 115,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front window tinted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 115,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front window tinted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,791 miles

rear brake pads appear very well worn

small play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 21 Jul 2009 100,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake pads appear very well worn

small play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2008 91,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,976 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 76,373 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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N61 JHK is a 1996 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N61 JHK, 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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N61 JHK is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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