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N871 YDP

1996 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,951 mi
Last recorded147,951 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 730118,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 YDP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 147,951 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

handbrake eff just 17%

Pass 13 Dec 2007 147,125 miles

Slight run out on front brake discs

Wear to all suspension bushes

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2007 147,125 miles

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

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

front suspension clonking

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Nov 2006 139,367 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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N871 YDP is a 1996 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N871 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N871 YDP registered?

N871 YDP is a 1996 BMW 730, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N871 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N871 YDP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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