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J272 PUP

1992 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,104 mi
Last recorded68,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 PUP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,104 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 63,194 miles

OSR parking brake recorded low effort.

Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2006 63,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

OSR parking brake recorded low effort.

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2005 55,245 miles

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

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

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

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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J272 PUP is a 1992 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J272 PUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J272 PUP registered?

J272 PUP is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J272 PUP safe to buy?

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