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CNG 196T

1979 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,786 mi
Last recorded70,786 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNG 196T
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,786 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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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CNG 196T is a 1979 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CNG 196T, 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 47 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 CNG 196T registered?

CNG 196T is a 1979 BMW 730, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is CNG 196T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNG 196T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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