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N816 YDP

1996 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,118 mi
Last recorded100,118 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 YDP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,118 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,649 miles

Both nearside and offside light lenses cracked.

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on end.

Offside front outer body sill dented.

Rea flexible brake hoses starting to crack.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 93,649 miles

Both nearside and offside light lenses cracked.

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on end.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front outer body sill dented.

Rea flexible brake hoses starting to crack.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,164 miles

all four tyres wearing low 2.0 mm (1.6mm min),nail in nearside rear

minor free play at steering wheel noted

minor wear in offside front top shocker mount noted

slight danage to front number plate

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,243 miles

all four tyres wearing close to limit

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,275 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 81,272 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing low

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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N816 YDP is a 1996 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N816 YDP, 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 N816 YDP registered?

N816 YDP is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N816 YDP safe to buy?

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