MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Propshaft component defective
slight play in steering idler
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N863 VCH safe to buy?
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