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B13 BJD

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

236,030 mi
Last recorded236,030 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BJD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 236,030 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 235,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 230,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 230,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 227,576 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 222,093 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres tread getting low

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear brake discs pitted

water ingress into nearside headlamp

Fail 7 Jun 2010 221,706 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres tread getting low

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear brake discs pitted

water ingress into nearside headlamp

Pass 19 Jun 2009 209,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 209,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 191,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 169,393 miles

a.both front inner push strut bushes worn

a.both rear brake pipe flexi hoses perrished and o/s/r is slightly twisted

a.both rear tyres 2/3mm

a.n/s/f under body trim damaged

a.rear number plate slightly deteriated

a.very slight play in n/s/f steering idler

Pass 17 Jul 2006 150,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 150,430 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

a.n/s/f flexi hose gets close to drop link on lock to lock

a.n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

a.slight play in n/s/f track rod end inner ball socket

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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B13 BJD is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 B13 BJD, 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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B13 BJD is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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