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J823 FNS

1991 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

176,123 mi
Last recorded176,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 730137,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 FNS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 176,123 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 178,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 175,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 172,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 172,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 171,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 170,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 169,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 166,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015
Fail 3 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 158,981 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 158,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 158,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 158,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 155,828 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 152,935 miles

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

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

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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J823 FNS is a 1991 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J823 FNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J823 FNS registered?

J823 FNS is a 1991 BMW 730, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J823 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J823 FNS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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