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J448 UKG

1991 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,530 mi
Last recorded134,530 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 UKG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 134,530 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST PIPE TIPS CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 134,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 131,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 122,010 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 114,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 111,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2008 111,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,347 miles

advise play to o/s front lower ball joint // centre exhaust mounting perished //rear brake pads n/s worn to 2mls

Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,437 miles

ADVISE N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES AT SOME TIME HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH SHOCKABSORBER STRUTS // ONE REAR TEMP EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING FITTED //O/S FRONT TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF TRACKING TO OUTER EDGE

Pass 18 Nov 2005 99,966 miles

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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J448 UKG is a 1991 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J448 UKG, 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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J448 UKG is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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