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N781 BRX

1996 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 BRX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,961 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 97,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,489 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 91,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 383,366 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

time of test found shock absorber bolt loose tighten it and advise presenter of vehicle to recheck again

Fail 23 Oct 2010 38,364 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

off side front tyre slight worn out from inner edge

power steering fluid leak by box area

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,149 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,977 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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N781 BRX is a 1996 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N781 BRX, 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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N781 BRX is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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