MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes poor condition starting to corrode
offside front to rear brake pipe poor condition corroding
front to rear brake pipe
oil leak from engine bay
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL SEALS LEAKING ON DIFF BOTH SIDES OF HALF SHAFTS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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N798 VUP is a 1996 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 N798 VUP, 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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N798 VUP is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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