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H743 LTW

1991 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,320 mi
Last recorded230,320 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 LTW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 230,320 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advanced corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe

border line leak and deterioration in exhaust system

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

hydro carbons high

nearside main beam lamp damaged

offside front tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 May 2008 230,320 miles

advanced corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe

border line leak and deterioration in exhaust system

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

hydro carbons high

nearside main beam lamp damaged

offside front tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 May 2007 223,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 28 Apr 2007 223,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

Pass 11 May 2006 212,226 miles

offside handbrake efficiency would benefit from attention

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sill panels

Fail 6 May 2006 212,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side handbrake efficiency would benefit from attention

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sill panels

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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H743 LTW is a 1991 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H743 LTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H743 LTW registered?

H743 LTW is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is H743 LTW safe to buy?

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