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J262 PBW

1992 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,022 mi
Last recorded159,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ262 PBW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 159,022 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 159,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are cracking very bad

front and rear discs are very corroded & poor

ns door handle missing .can open door bye cable

ns wing badly corroded, os head light poor

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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J262 PBW is a 1992 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J262 PBW, 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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What year was J262 PBW registered?

J262 PBW is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J262 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J262 PBW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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