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J797 OHA

1992 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,003 mi
Last recorded207,003 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 730138,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 OHA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 207,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 207,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 206,264 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 206,264 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 205,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 203,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 203,251 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 192,821 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 192,821 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 184,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 178,118 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 171,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 171,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 167,946 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 167,946 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 164,524 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 160,595 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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J797 OHA is a 1992 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J797 OHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J797 OHA registered?

J797 OHA is a 1992 BMW 730, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J797 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J797 OHA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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