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J506 DYO

1992 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,307 mi
Last recorded198,307 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ506 DYO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 198,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r light lens damage

Fail 30 Nov 2010 198,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r light lens damage

Pass 30 May 2009 190,510 miles

Oil leak

screen damaged zone b

Fail 27 May 2009 190,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

screen damaged zone b

Pass 3 Dec 2007 182,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 182,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak,swivel gaitors split,smell of fuel

Pass 7 Jun 2006 177,611 miles

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

Upper Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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J506 DYO is a 1992 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J506 DYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J506 DYO registered?

J506 DYO is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J506 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J506 DYO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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