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J775 MBJ

1992 BMW 730

White Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ775 MBJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 138,340 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 138,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2008 136,278 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind at offside front

Fail 21 Oct 2008 136,278 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind at offside front

Pass 3 Oct 2007 129,042 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 126,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake caliper slightly binding

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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J775 MBJ is a 1992 BMW 730 in White with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J775 MBJ, 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 J775 MBJ registered?

J775 MBJ is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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