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N699 YBL

1996 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,599 mi
Last recorded150,599 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN699 YBL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 150,599 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 146,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 146,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 141,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 136,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 128,514 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in offside outer steering arm joint

Pass 2 Oct 2008 122,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 115,092 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 106,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

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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N699 YBL is a 1996 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N699 YBL, 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 N699 YBL registered?

N699 YBL is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N699 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N699 YBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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