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J370 OBU

1991 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

201,716 mi
Last recorded201,716 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 OBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 201,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded corrosion to springs and suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 201,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded corrosion to springs and suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 201,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 201,041 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 195,429 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 195,429 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 194,368 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 193,519 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2017 193,519 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 193,160 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 19 May 2015 191,901 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 191,901 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end has deep grooves in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 190,488 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 190,488 miles

Centre Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 188,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 186,167 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 183,642 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 181,461 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 181,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 180,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 177,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 173,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 170,120 miles

streening arms well need replaceing soon

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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J370 OBU is a 1991 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J370 OBU, 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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J370 OBU is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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