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C8 ADL

1995 BMW 730

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,318 mi
Last recorded138,318 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ADL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 138,318 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,320 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 133,319 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 131,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 131,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 129,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 127,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 127,372 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 123,465 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 121,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 121,503 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 118,185 miles

small oil leak, front propshaft doughnut starting to split .

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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C8 ADL is a 1995 BMW 730 in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C8 ADL, 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 C8 ADL registered?

C8 ADL is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is C8 ADL safe to buy?

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