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B20 JLB

1995 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,638 mi
Last recorded186,638 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JLB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 186,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have cracks on outer wall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 184,752 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 184,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 183,058 miles

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

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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B20 JLB is a 1995 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B20 JLB, 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 B20 JLB registered?

B20 JLB is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is B20 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 JLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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