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H394 DDB

1991 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH394 DDB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,004 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 120,001 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,952 miles

fuel pipes corroded

unable to see outer sills

Fail 28 Jan 2014 110,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

unable to see outer sills

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 109,420 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and perishing / cracking on tread

both front wipers torn

exhaust suport rubber broken but systen sill secure

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,005 miles

16% imbalance on front service brake

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2010 106,005 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

16% imbalance on front service brake

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2009 97,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 89,526 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,328 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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H394 DDB is a 1991 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H394 DDB, 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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H394 DDB is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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