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H674 BMY

1991 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,270 mi
Last recorded109,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH674 BMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 109,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,298 miles

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,764 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,331 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has cuts around surface

Fail 10 Jun 2014 106,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre has cuts around surface

Pass 3 May 2013 105,861 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber support broken

Fail 3 May 2013 105,861 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rubber support broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine/gearbox oil leaks evident

near side door mirror glass cracked

rear diff oily

slight chip in front screen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,621 miles

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s headlamp getting dim

o/s handbrake getting lazy

Fail 5 Oct 2010 102,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s headlamp getting dim

o/s handbrake getting lazy

Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,400 miles

chip in w/screen

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,397 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

n/s mirror cracked

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and getting near limit

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriating, no holes found

Pass 16 Aug 2007 94,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,708 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 91,708 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to get low and worn on edges and perished and cracked

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

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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H674 BMY is a 1991 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H674 BMY, 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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H674 BMY is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 4 June 1991.

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