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A5 XCP

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,998 mi
Last recorded76,998 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XCP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,998 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2012 76,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,549 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,549 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 70,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 68,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 64,294 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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A5 XCP is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A5 XCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 XCP?

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What year was A5 XCP registered?

A5 XCP is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is A5 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XCP shows 9 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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