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N690 FLU

1995 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 FLU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 94,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 90,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,431 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,431 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,833 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,339 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 58,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,817 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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N690 FLU is a 1995 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N690 FLU, 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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What year was N690 FLU registered?

N690 FLU is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N690 FLU safe to buy?

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