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N717 WOB

1996 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,524 mi
Last recorded224,524 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN717 WOB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 224,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 209,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 185,732 miles

propshaft front coupling is damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2007 163,191 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 163,185 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 133,455 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 133,455 miles

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

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

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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N717 WOB is a 1996 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N717 WOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N717 WOB registered?

N717 WOB is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N717 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N717 WOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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