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HIG 715

1995 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 730124,897 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 715
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 127,585 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2018 127,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,066 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 126,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 124,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2015

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 118,713 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 116,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,992 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 113,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 102,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,117 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 99,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 92,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front bumper plastic splash trims broken

o/s/f lower spring cup close to tyre

oil leak

slight play in both rear axle suspension bearings

small crack in metal fuel tank to o/s no fuel leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 92,858 miles

front bumper plastic splash trims broken

o/s/f lower spring cup close to tyre

oil leak

slight play in both rear axle suspension bearings

small crack in metal fuel tank to o/s no fuel leak.

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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HIG 715 is a 1995 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HIG 715, 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.

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What year was HIG 715 registered?

HIG 715 is a 1995 BMW 730, first registered on 7 November 1995.

Is HIG 715 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 715 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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