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J260 CYM

1991 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,087 mi
Last recorded23,087 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 CYM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,701 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,110 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,588 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,955 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,166 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 8,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,821 miles

front number plate damaged

rear part of exhaust starting to 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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J260 CYM is a 1991 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J260 CYM, 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 J260 CYM registered?

J260 CYM is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J260 CYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J260 CYM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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