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N953 JLU

1995 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 JLU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2020

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 123,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 123,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018
Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,512 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 109,512 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,135 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 106,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,896 miles

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread low/tyre perished

offside front tyre perished/nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread low/tyre perished

offside front tyre perished/nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,850 miles

vehicle presenter be aware that the nearside rear tyre is showing signs of cracking at the outer side wall

vehicle presenter be aware the nearside and offside rear brake discs are pitted

vehicle presenter beaware the nearside and offside front brake discs are pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 92,330 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,603 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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N953 JLU is a 1995 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N953 JLU, 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 N953 JLU registered?

N953 JLU is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N953 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 JLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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