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B20 LJM

1987 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 LJM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 81,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres cracking

strong smell of fuel at back of car ,cant see any leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2016 80,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,535 miles

Centre Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,687 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 79,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 77,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 76,711 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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B20 LJM is a 1987 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 133,041 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 LJM, 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 39 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 LJM registered?

B20 LJM is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 13 October 1987.

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