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H29 GLR

1991 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 GLR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,805 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 91,035 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 90,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,231 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,779 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,779 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age crack's on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,697 miles

n/s/f tyre has age cracks

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,495 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,495 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,723 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,225 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,355 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,696 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 72,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,495 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 70,553 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 70,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H29 GLR is a 1991 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 137,710 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 H29 GLR, 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 35 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H29 GLR registered?

H29 GLR is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H29 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H29 GLR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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