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J256 WKY

1991 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,338 mi
Last recorded142,338 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 WKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 142,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 142,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 140,665 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2008 140,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 136,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 130,312 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2006 130,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2005 120,493 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 120,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

O/S REAR WHEEL DAMAGED †REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT †REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT †

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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J256 WKY is a 1991 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J256 WKY, 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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J256 WKY is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J256 WKY safe to buy?

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