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J542 MBB

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,170 mi
Last recorded181,170 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 MBB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 181,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 176,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 173,002 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 173,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 167,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 164,231 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 164,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 157,506 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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J542 MBB is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J542 MBB, 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 J542 MBB registered?

J542 MBB is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 3 June 1992.

Is J542 MBB safe to buy?

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