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J732 FTS

1992 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ732 FTS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,399 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER ONLY ONE JET WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 99,393 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

REAR SEAT BASE INSECURE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 98,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

near side and of side front antirolbar drop links †boots split and slight play

rear brake pads low

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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J732 FTS is a 1992 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J732 FTS, 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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J732 FTS is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J732 FTS safe to buy?

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