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BFH 1Y

1995 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,504 mi
Last recorded119,504 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 1Y
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 119,504 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 117,377 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 115,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 115,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 114,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 114,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 114,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 114,129 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2008 109,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 109,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 106,118 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 106,056 miles

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

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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BFH 1Y is a 1995 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BFH 1Y, 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

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What year was BFH 1Y registered?

BFH 1Y is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is BFH 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 1Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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