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A12 CAO

1991 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,368 mi
Last recorded169,368 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CAO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 169,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 169,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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A12 CAO is a 1991 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 137,710 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 A12 CAO, 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 35 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 A12 CAO registered?

A12 CAO is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A12 CAO safe to buy?

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