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J499 LLL

1991 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,996 mi
Last recorded199,996 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 LLL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 199,996 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 199,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 183,745 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 183,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 165,697 miles

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

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2006 151,677 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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J499 LLL is a 1991 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J499 LLL, 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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What year was J499 LLL registered?

J499 LLL is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J499 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J499 LLL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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