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J689 WPU

1991 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 WPU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 111,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 109,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 108,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 107,353 miles

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

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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J689 WPU is a 1991 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J689 WPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J689 WPU registered?

J689 WPU is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J689 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J689 WPU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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