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J369 LKK

1991 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,988 mi
Last recorded222,988 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ369 LKK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 May 2020 222,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outter sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outter sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner /outter sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 216,414 miles

both rear jacking points rusty

front rad x member coroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 216,413 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play link arm joint at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering box drop arm loose on box splines (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear jacking points rusty

front rad x member coroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 208,319 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded,but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 208,304 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at rear (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded,but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 204,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 204,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 203,549 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 203,548 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 202,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear window broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 202,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear window broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 202,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 200,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner sidewall but no cords showing & no signs of anything to cause problem

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & starting to perish

offside rear tyre perishing badly on tread but no cords showing

Pass 16 Aug 2012 195,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2012 195,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2008 193,389 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 193,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 187,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 178,759 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 178,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil 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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J369 LKK is a 1991 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J369 LKK, 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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J369 LKK is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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