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N798 XVR

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 XVR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s sill panel beginning to corrode -- steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- wear to steering idler box

Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,051 miles

o/s sill panel beginning to corrode -- steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode -- wear to steering idler box

Pass 14 Dec 2011 102,161 miles

o/s sill panel beginning to corrode -- both front tyres worn on inner edges - on limit -- steering idler - wear in pivot

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,770 miles

o/s sill beginning to corrode -- wear to steering idler arm pivot

Fail 15 Dec 2010 99,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s sill beginning to corrode -- wear to steering idler arm pivot

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,355 miles

o/s sill beginning to corrode -- n/s steering idler box - wear to pivot

Pass 13 Dec 2008 95,250 miles

wear to front tyres - on limit -- wear to steering idler

Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 89,288 miles

wear to rear brake pads -- wear to steering idler

Pass 13 Dec 2005 135,320 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)

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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N798 XVR is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVR, 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 N798 XVR registered?

N798 XVR is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N798 XVR safe to buy?

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