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J783 RTA

1992 BMW 730

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,179 mi
Last recorded148,179 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ783 RTA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,179 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 148,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 144,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner side wall deteroirated

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner side wall deteroirated

Fail 9 Dec 2015 144,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.2 %vol (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner side wall deteroirated

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner side wall deteroirated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 140,439 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 140,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 137,737 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r indicator lens slighty damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2013 137,737 miles

n/s/r indicator lens slighty damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2012 134,543 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2012 134,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 131,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,298 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f headlamp incorectly secured

Pass 13 Nov 2008 114,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 108,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,720 miles

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

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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J783 RTA is a 1992 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J783 RTA, 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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J783 RTA is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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