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J488 WOC

1992 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 WOC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2013

Exhaust mountings detoriated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2013

Exhaust mountings detoriated

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front wheel arch rusty n slightly damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust detoriating but no leaks

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 342,583 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 342,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 331,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 322,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 301,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 278,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 256,723 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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J488 WOC is a 1992 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J488 WOC, 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 J488 WOC registered?

J488 WOC is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J488 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J488 WOC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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