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N71 TOC

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 TOC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,683 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

some play to nearside front steering pivot point but not excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,972 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 76,557 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 76,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,384 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres on 3mm 215/65/r16 98w dunlop

Pass 21 Dec 2005 61,839 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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N71 TOC is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N71 TOC, 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 N71 TOC registered?

N71 TOC is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N71 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 TOC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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