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J746 WTF

1991 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,883 mi
Last recorded147,883 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ746 WTF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 147,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front sill/jacking point excessively corroded and underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 143,210 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 13 Oct 2006 140,659 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers starting to perish. †

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 135,302 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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J746 WTF is a 1991 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J746 WTF, 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 J746 WTF registered?

J746 WTF is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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