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BBJ 726S

1977 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,896 mi
Last recorded19,896 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 726S
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 19,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,209 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 18,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,872 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,838 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 15,838 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,780 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 15,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BBJ 726S is a 1977 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BBJ 726S, 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 49 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBJ 726S registered?

BBJ 726S is a 1977 BMW 730, first registered on 20 October 1977.

Is BBJ 726S safe to buy?

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