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J224 AUX

1992 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 AUX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 124,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,238 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,264 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,664 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,939 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust backbox skin peeling/loose

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust backbox skin peeling/loose

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,133 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,986 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 94,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,169 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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J224 AUX is a 1992 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1992 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 138,875 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 J224 AUX, 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 34 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J224 AUX is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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