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J260 UNV

1992 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,279 mi
Last recorded181,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 UNV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 181,279 miles

Emissions not tested Due to large coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 R15 v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine oil sump area ()

Oil leak Gearbox oil ()

Pass 28 Feb 2015 180,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 180,578 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 176,974 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounts perished

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f crossmember corroded

whole exhaust in poor condition with slight blow

Fail 24 Feb 2014 176,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

centre exhaust mounts perished

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f crossmember corroded

whole exhaust in poor condition with slight blow

Fail 11 Feb 2014 176,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lower cross member corroded but not in a perscribed area.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 170,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 164,485 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 164,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 157,862 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all 4 tyres showing signs of age

Fail 8 Feb 2011 157,704 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all 4 tyres are in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly / disc burnt

Pass 24 Feb 2010 151,926 miles

engine oily

slight inbalance on rear brakes when footbrake applied

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 UNV is a 1992 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J260 UNV, 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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J260 UNV is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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