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N71 AKN

1996 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 AKN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 162,894 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 162,894 miles

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

both rear upper radius arm outer bushes have wear

Pass 17 May 2010 161,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge & close to legal limit at time of test.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 159,330 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 159,329 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 156,016 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 153,172 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 153,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 150,320 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 150,320 miles

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

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

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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N71 AKN is a 1996 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N71 AKN, 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 N71 AKN registered?

N71 AKN is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N71 AKN safe to buy?

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