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N863 VCH

1995 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,819 mi
Last recorded187,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 VCH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 187,819 miles

Oil leak

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2010 187,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 179,270 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 179,256 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 170,436 miles

Propshaft component defective

slight play in steering idler

Fail 26 Feb 2008 170,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 148,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 142,079 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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N863 VCH is a 1995 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N863 VCH, 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 N863 VCH registered?

N863 VCH is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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