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N854 ELU

1995 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,726 mi
Last recorded186,726 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 ELU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 186,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 181,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 174,028 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 169,309 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 169,309 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 160,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 151,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 140,665 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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N854 ELU is a 1995 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,897 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 N854 ELU, 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 31 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N854 ELU registered?

N854 ELU is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N854 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 ELU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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